An eruption plume from Popocatépetl rose to an altitude of 7.9 km (26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E on 20 December, 2006.
Wed, 20 Dec 2006, 06:00Based on information from the Mexico City MWO, pilot reports, and satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an eruption plume from Popocatépetl rose to an altitude of 7.9 km (26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E on 20 December. A hotspot was also visible on satellite imagery.
Wed, 13 Dec 2006, 06:00
Based on information from the Mexico City MWO and satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Popocatépetl rose to an altitude of 6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l. on 18 December.
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Wed, 30 Aug 2006, 06:00According to the Washington VAAC, emissions of gas, steam, and possibly ash from Popocatépetl were visible from the camera operated by CENEPRED during 4-5 September. The resulting eruption cloud drifted W and did not rise high above the summit. Incandescence was periodically observed at the summit.
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Wed, 2 Aug 2006, 06:00
According to the Washington VAAC, the Meteorological Watch Office reported emissions from Popocatépetl on 3 August. Ash was not visible on satellite imagery. A bright glow was visible with the camera operated by CENEPRED.
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Sat, 29 Jul 2006, 06:47
Popocatepetl had a strong explosion on 25 July at 09h50 local time, producing an ash and gas plume of 5 km height above the crater. The eruption lasted 1 and a half minute and was accompanied by high-frequency tremor. It is believed that the explosion was caused by interaction of water from the recent heavy rains with the hot lava dome inside the crater.
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Wed, 26 Jul 2006, 06:00
According to the Washington VAAC, ash plumes from Popocatépetl were visible on satellite imagery on 25 and 27 July. These were reported by the Mexico City Meteorological Watch Office to reach altitudes of 9.8 km (32,000 ft.) a.s.l. and drift WSW.
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Wed, 29 Mar 2006, 06:00The Washington VAAC reported that ash from Popocatépetl was visible on satellite imagery on 3 April at 0245 at a height of ~7.3 km (~24,000 ft) a.s.l., drifting S. The Mexico City MWO indicated that there was an eruption around this time that emitted small amounts of ash.
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Fri, 3 Mar 2006, 18:50
During the past weeks, occasional and small steam-and-gas emissions continued at Popocatépetl. Airphotos taken on 10 February showed a 130-m-diameter lava dome at the bottom of the crater.
Wed, 22 Feb 2006, 06:00During 22-28 February, small steam-and-gas emissions occurred at Popocatépetl. Airphotos taken on 10 February showed a 130-m-diameter lava dome at the bottom of the crater.
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Mon, 13 Feb 2006, 08:35
Popo remains much unchanged; small steam and gas emissions, some producing minor ash plumes, averaging in number 5-10 per day are being observed by CENAPRED. A new lava dome is probably continuing to grow slowly inside its crater; it had last been observed in mid November last year.
Thu, 9 Feb 2006, 09:50
Popocatepetl continues to emit small-to-moderate emissions of steam, gas, and small amounts of ash. On 4 February 2006, an explosion produced a plume that rose to ~6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l.
Wed, 1 Feb 2006, 06:00
During 1-7 February, several small-to-moderate emissions of steam, gas, and small amounts of ash occurred at Popocatépetl. On the 4th, an explosion produced a plume that rose to ~6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l.
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Wed, 25 Jan 2006, 06:00During 24-30 January, several emissions of gas, steam, and small amounts of ash occurred at Popocatépetl. A moderate explosion on 26 December at 0957 produced an ash plume to ~3 km (9,850 ft) a.s.l. that drifted NE.
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Wed, 4 Jan 2006, 06:00
A small explosion occurred at Popocatépetl on 6 January around 0042. According to the Washington VAAC, the resultant ash plume was visible on satellite imagery at a height of ~5.8 km (19,000 ft a.s.l.), extending NE. CENAPRED reported that after the explosion overall activity decreased to previous levels.
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