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NDTV
07-05-2025
- NDTV
On Camera, Tourists Risk Life By Climbing Into Crater Of Active Volcano In Mexico
A shocking video from Mexico has gone viral, showing three tourists risking their lives as they climb dangerously close to the fiery mouth of the active Popocatepetl volcano. The daredevil stunt has triggered outrage online and drawn sharp criticism from authorities. The clip shows one man scaling the edge of the volcano's crater while glowing lava bubbles deep within. The group even paused to take selfies at the summit, ignoring strict safety warnings in place under a Phase 2 yellow alert issued by the National Coordination of Civil Protection. Authorities, including Mexico's National Centre for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED), have repeatedly warned that Popocatepetl is highly volatile, with the risk of explosions and deadly rock fragments. Officials have condemned the tourists' actions as reckless and extremely dangerous, especially given the volcano's unpredictable activity, the Sun reported. CRAZY CRAZY!.....Sound up 🔊 Three people climbed to the crater of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, despite official warnings. The video, shows them ignoring safety protocols from CENAPRED, which had restricted access within a 12-kilometer radius. — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) May 6, 2025 The incident, which reportedly took place on March 30, has sparked a fierce debate on social media. While some called the stunt daring, many labelled it irresponsible and a dangerous example of thrill-seeking gone too far. Meanwhile, global experts are monitoring other volcanoes showing signs of unrest. In Alaska, Mount Spurr is rumbling with frequent small earthquakes, raising fears of a powerful eruption that could disrupt global air travel. Scientists have also revealed that the 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in the South Pacific was so massive it sent shockwaves all the way into space - one of the most powerful blasts recorded in modern history.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment idiot tourists climb into fiery mouth of active volcano Popocatépetl in death defying stunt
THIS is the shocking moment that three tourists risked their lives by clambering into a live, lava-filled volcano. The thrill-seeking football fans, believed to support Club América, ignored Civil Protection warnings that getting too close to Popocatépetl in central Mexico could be deadly. Advertisement 5 Tourists filmed the lava inside the Popocatépetl volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 One of the tourists can be seen smiling in front of the active volcano Credit: x/@volcaholic1 5 Officials have slammed the act as dangerous Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Shocking footage captured by the trio shows one man climbing up to the edge of the Popocatépetl volcano's crater. The video, filmed at 7.23am on March 30, reveals glowing lava deep within the volcano. The tourists also posed for a selfie at the summit - despite strict restrictions in place under a Phase 2 yellow alert, issued by the National Coordination of Civil Protection. Both the Civil Protection authorities and CENAPRED (National Centre for Disaster Prevention) have repeatedly warned that this alert level carries the risk of explosions and the ejection of incandescent rock fragments. Advertisement Read more world news The stunt has sparked fierce debate online, with some calling it daring, while others condemned it as reckless and irresponsible. Officials have strongly criticised the act, labelling it extremely dangerous, especially given Popocatépetl's frequent volcanic activity and unpredictable eruptions. What is Popocatépetl? Popocatépetl is an active volcano in Mexico. It is located about 43 miles southeast of Mexico City. The name Popocatépetl comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language and means "Smoking Mountain". It is the second-highest volcano in Mexico, standing at about 17,802 feet tall. Popocatépetl is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a chain of volcanoes across central Mexico. The volcano has been active for centuries, with frequent eruptions, including ash plumes and lava. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Mexico due to its activity and proximity to large populations. Popocatépetl is often referred to by locals as "El Popo" for short. It comes as a massive Mount Spurr, the 11,000-foot behemoth sitting just 80 miles west of Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Latest The potential blast, experts say, could unleash global travel chaos and choke a critical cargo route between North America and The 'Most of the earthquakes that are occurring under the volcano are too small to be located.' If it blows, the fallout could disrupt air travel worldwide as the ash is taken by the winds and makes flying impossible. Advertisement Meanwhile, scientists recently revealed that a The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. Advertisement It sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in 5 One man climbed dangerously close to the edge of the volcanic crater Credit: x/@volcaholic1 Advertisement 5 Experts predict the volcano, pictured erupting in 1992, could blow again in just a few weeks
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Science
- Scottish Sun
Huge volcanic eruption that blew whole island to smithereens was so big it sent shockwaves into SPACE, scientists reveal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A VOLCANO in the South Pacific erupted with such force that it sent shockwaves into space, scientists have revealed. The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, located in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga Credit: EPA 3 A plume of smoke rising from the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai days before its eruption Credit: Reuters 3 The eruption on 15 January 2022 sent shockwaves into space, scientists have now revealed Credit: EPA Its blast sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. But a new study has examined the staggering scale of the shockwaves caused by the gargantuan eruption. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in AGU examined how the volcano was able sent shockwaves into the cosmos. The eruption triggered violent tsunamis that devastated the surrounding islands. Images taken in the wake of the disaster showed the island of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai was wiped off the map. While fewer than 10 people were reported to have died, the eruption affected 85 per cent of Tonga' s population and caused an estimated $182 million in damage according to the World Bank. Many residents' homes and livelihoods were destroyed by the volcano's devastating blast - which the government of Tonga called an "unprecedented disaster". Scientists look at two main possible culprits for the scale of the boom in the latest research. They concluded that secondary gravity waves were the most likely explanation. These waves are generated when the initial shockwaves break apart in the sky, according to Gizmodo. "Lamb waves", pressure waves which hug the surface of the Earth, were considered as an option. "The extraordinary eruption of the Tonga volcano on 15 January 2022 lofted material to heights exceeding 50 km, marking the highest observed since the satellite era," the research paper says. "This eruption caused significant disturbances spanning from the hydrosphere up to the thermosphere. "Our recent investigation discovered the dramatic thermospheric responses at satellite altitudes." The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was reportedly the most explosive of the 21st century so far at the time. The volcano exploded underwater between the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Haʻapai. It briefly bridged the water between the two uninhabited islands, although this land bridge later collapsed back into the sea. Every home on the smaller outer island of Mango was destroyed in its wake - with many other islands experiencing similar levels of devastation. Tsunamis reached thousands of miles across the Pacific as far as Peru. People 10,000km away in Alaska could reportedly hear a boom, the BBC reported at the time. The explosion is believed to have rivalled the power of the Tsar Bomba - the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated. Some researchers have previously suggested it could be the most violent eruption since the 1883 Krakatoa eruption in terms of atmospheric disturbance.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Huge volcanic eruption that blew whole island to smithereens was so big it sent shockwaves into SPACE, scientists reveal
A VOLCANO in the South Pacific erupted with such force that it sent shockwaves into space, scientists have revealed. The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. 3 The explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, located in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga Credit: EPA 3 A plume of smoke rising from the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai days before its eruption Credit: Reuters 3 The eruption on 15 January 2022 sent shockwaves into space, scientists have now revealed Credit: EPA Its blast sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. But a new study has examined the staggering scale of the shockwaves caused by the gargantuan eruption. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in read more in world news The eruption triggered violent tsunamis that devastated the surrounding islands. Images taken in the wake of the disaster While fewer than 10 people were reported to have died, the eruption affected 85 per cent of Tonga' s population and caused an estimated $182 million in damage according to the Many residents' homes and livelihoods were destroyed by the volcano's devastating blast - which the government of Tonga called an "unprecedented disaster". Most read in Science Scientists look at two main possible culprits for the scale of the boom in the latest research. They concluded that secondary gravity waves were the most likely explanation. These waves are generated when the initial shockwaves break apart in the sky, according to . "Lamb waves", pressure waves which hug the surface of the Earth, were considered as an option. "The extraordinary eruption of the Tonga volcano on 15 January 2022 lofted material to heights exceeding 50 km, marking the highest observed since the satellite era," the research paper says. "This eruption caused significant disturbances spanning from the hydrosphere up to the thermosphere. "Our recent investigation discovered the dramatic thermospheric responses at satellite altitudes." The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was reportedly the most explosive of the 21st century so far at the time. The volcano exploded underwater between the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Haʻapai. It briefly bridged the water between the two uninhabited islands, although this land bridge later collapsed back into the sea. Every home on the smaller outer island of Mango was destroyed in its wake - with many other islands experiencing similar levels of devastation. Tsunamis reached thousands of miles across the Pacific as far as Peru. People 10,000km away in Alaska could reportedly hear a boom, the The explosion is believed to have rivalled the power of the Tsar Bomba - the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated. Some researchers have previously suggested it could be the most violent eruption since the 1883 Krakatoa eruption in terms of atmospheric disturbance.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Huge volcanic eruption that blew whole island to smithereens was so big it sent shockwaves into SPACE, scientists reveal
A VOLCANO in the South Pacific erupted with such force that it sent shockwaves into space, scientists have revealed. The enormous underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 was one of the biggest in modern history. 3 3 3 Its blast sent a plume of ash and gas over 31 miles into the air, far above the usual cruising altitude of commercial airliners. But a new study has examined the staggering scale of the shockwaves caused by the gargantuan eruption. Ripples from the blast didn't just rattle land and sea, but made it all the way into space - shaking the area where satellites orbit our planet. Research published in AGU examined how the volcano was able sent shockwaves into the cosmos. The eruption triggered violent tsunamis that devastated the surrounding islands. Images taken in the wake of the disaster showed the island of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai was wiped off the map. While fewer than 10 people were reported to have died, the eruption affected 85 per cent of Tonga' s population and caused an estimated $182 million in damage according to the World Bank. Many residents' homes and livelihoods were destroyed by the volcano's devastating blast - which the government of Tonga called an "unprecedented disaster". Scientists look at two main possible culprits for the scale of the boom in the latest research. They concluded that secondary gravity waves were the most likely explanation. These waves are generated when the initial shockwaves break apart in the sky, according to Gizmodo. "Lamb waves", pressure waves which hug the surface of the Earth, were considered as an option. "The extraordinary eruption of the Tonga volcano on 15 January 2022 lofted material to heights exceeding 50 km, marking the highest observed since the satellite era," the research paper says. "This eruption caused significant disturbances spanning from the hydrosphere up to the thermosphere. "Our recent investigation discovered the dramatic thermospheric responses at satellite altitudes." The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was reportedly the most explosive of the 21st century so far at the time. The volcano exploded underwater between the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Haʻapai. It briefly bridged the water between the two uninhabited islands, although this land bridge later collapsed back into the sea. Every home on the smaller outer island of Mango was destroyed in its wake - with many other islands experiencing similar levels of devastation. Tsunamis reached thousands of miles across the Pacific as far as Peru. People 10,000km away in Alaska could reportedly hear a boom, the BBC reported at the time. The explosion is believed to have rivalled the power of the Tsar Bomba - the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated. Some researchers have previously suggested it could be the most violent eruption since the 1883 Krakatoa eruption in terms of atmospheric disturbance.
