Volcanic Ash Darkens Skies, Streets of Capital
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Volcanic ash dimmed and dirtied Mexico City’s afternoon after Popocatepetl volcano, about 40 miles away, shot a dark plume 1.8 miles into the sky. A layer of ash coated the ground and cars. People outside wore masks, and authorities recommended closing windows and sealing doors with wet towels. Popocatepetl has erupted intermittently since December 1994.
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