Popocatepetl's volcanic ash disrupts Mexico City airports and schools.
TL;DR
Mexico City's two main airports, Benito Juarez International and Felipe Angeles, temporarily shut down operations due to ash spewing from Popocatepetl volcano. Volcanic ashes are dangerous for aviation as they reduce visibility and can damage aircraft. The volcano has been active this week, forcing 11 villages to cancel school sessions, and authorities are maintaining the threat at an intermediate level.
Topics:worldnatural-disasters#airport-shutdown#aviation-safety#mexico-city#natural-disasters#popocatepetl#volcanic-ash
- Volcanic ash from Popocatepetl temporarily shuts down Mexico City airports The Associated Press
- Mexico City airport resumes operations after volcanic ash forces shutdown Reuters Canada
- Threatening 22 million people, Mexico's Popocatepetl is a very closely watched volcano Press Herald
- Mexico City airport briefly shutters due to eruption of volcanic ash The Independent
- Mexican volcano near capital spews more ash, forcing school closures Reuters
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