Travel to Mexico Could be Disrupted by Volcanic Activity Edward Leeron - NetGlobers
go to original April 18, 2012

The current level of alert is step five of seven. If seismic activity continues to escalate, evacuations of the region are likely.

Tourists planning to travel to Mexico may face disruptions to flights following reports of volcanic activity in Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, approximately 43 miles southeast of Mexico City, according to CNN International.

Popocatepetl, which means "Smoking Mountain," in the native Nahuatl language, was placed at Yellow Level 3 by seismic experts. This means that explosive activity is likely, which could cause lengthy delays for passengers hoping to travel to Mexico. Officials warned that intermediate to high eruptions were possible, in addition to lava flow and hot ash clouds.

On Tuesday morning, a low amplitude tremor was recorded that lasted for almost 40 minutes. Residents living in the area were warned by officials from Mexico's National Center for the Prevention of Disasters to stay indoors and close all windows.

According to USA Today, the current level of alert is step five of seven. If seismic activity continues to escalate, evacuations of the region are likely. The volcano erupted violently on December 18, 2000, and has been active intermittently since December 1994.

Visitors have been advised to remain at least seven miles from Popocatepetl until the seismic activity subsides.

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