Popocatepetl Eruption Blankets Nearby Town in Ash

Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano’s dramatic overnight eruptions covered the nearby town of Puebla in ash and shut down its airport on Monday, April 18. The volcano hurled hot rocks up to a mile from its crater and emitted an almost two mile high column of steam and ash. This video shows the ash cloud settling over Puebla. Credit: YouTube/webcamsdemexico