MEXICO CITY (AP) 鈥 Mexico lowered the alert level on the Popocatepetl volcano Tuesday after more than two weeks of its eruptions of gas and ash had drawn the attention of those living in its shadow and people around the world.
The 17,797-foot (5,425-meter) mountain just 45 miles (about 70 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City and known affectionately as 鈥淓l Popo,鈥 and spurred authorities to dust off their evacuation plans.
r. But ultimately no evacuations were ordered and experts said the emissions from the increased activity actually made a catastrophic eruption less likely.
香港六合彩挂牌资料 Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Vel谩zquez lowered the alert level back to yellow phase two Tuesday on the recommendation of a scientific advisory panel, according to a statement from the government. It had been at yellow phase three, just a notch below a red alert on the stop light-style scale.
Scientists said they had observed a slight decrease in activity, including less ash falling and fewer incandescent rocks shooting into the air. The frequency and intensity of its exhalations have decreased.
Vel谩zquez had raised the alert level to yellow phase three on May 21.
