Open AccessGauging short‐term volcanic hazards at Popocatépetl
Author(s) -
Sheridan Michael F.,
Hubbard Bernard,
Bursik Marcus I.,
Abrams Michael,
Siebe Claus,
Macías Jose Luis,
Delgado Hugo
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/01eo00097
Subject(s) - volcano , term (time) , volcanic hazards , seismology , history , geography , geology , physics , quantum mechanics
During late December 2000, the giant volcano Popocatépetl near Mexico City exhibited violent explosions. About 20,000 people evacuated their homes for a week to 10 days before returning. On January 22, 2001, an even larger explosion occurred. This article explores the short‐term hazards that are probable at this volcano.