Popo Watch!!

While the usual volcano suspects are all belching and rumbling in minor fashion the one that the volcano world (and the world's largest city) is watching is Popocatépetl! The 17,800' mountain, in easy sight of Mexico City (on a clear day), is bulging and belching and rumbling and while that has been going on (and off) since 1994 the signs now are more ominous. Loud explosions, ash falls and a lava dome that continues to grow have local farmers and ranchers and the mexican government ready for evacuations. El Popo appears ready to blow!!