Mexico's Colima volcano spews ash and smoke 2,000 metres high
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2016-10-19
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Mexico's Colima volcano erupted twice on Tuesday (October 18), spewing plumes of ash and smoke into the sky.
A first eruption took place at at 10 am local time (4 pm GMT) followed by a second explosion at 12:12 pm local time (6 pm GMT), which reached a height of 2,000 metres (6,561 feet), heading towards the southeast, with moderate ash content.
The volcano is located in western Mexico between the states of Colima and Jalisco and is one of the country's most active.
The 3,800 metre volcano has increased in activity this month. According to website volcanodiscovery.com, increased activity at the volcano is due to the growth of a new lava dome.
The Colima Volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Mexico has more than 3,000 volcanoes, but only 14 are considered active.
A first eruption took place at at 10 am local time (4 pm GMT) followed by a second explosion at 12:12 pm local time (6 pm GMT), which reached a height of 2,000 metres (6,561 feet), heading towards the southeast, with moderate ash content.
The volcano is located in western Mexico between the states of Colima and Jalisco and is one of the country's most active.
The 3,800 metre volcano has increased in activity this month. According to website volcanodiscovery.com, increased activity at the volcano is due to the growth of a new lava dome.
The Colima Volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Mexico has more than 3,000 volcanoes, but only 14 are considered active.
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