NPR: volcanos https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=173627105 volcanos en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:45:11 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: volcanos https://www.npr.org/tags/173627105/volcanos Popocatépetl volcano spews smoke and ash, putting millions of Mexicans on alert Mexico has deployed some 7,000 soldiers to the area of the volcano, which is near Mexico City, in case an evacuation becomes necessary. More than 25 million people live within 60 miles of the peak. Wed, 24 May 2023 14:05:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/24/1177917332/popocatepetl-volcano-eruption-mexico-city-smoke-ash-evacution https://www.npr.org/2023/05/24/1177917332/popocatepetl-volcano-eruption-mexico-city-smoke-ash-evacution

Mexico has deployed some 7,000 soldiers to the area of the volcano, which is near Mexico City, in case an evacuation becomes necessary. More than 25 million people live within 60 miles of the peak.

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]]> Eyder Peralta As Philippine Volcano Belches Ash And Lava, Authorities Warn Of New Eruption Authorities say they fear the possibility of an event similar to the massive 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, which killed hundreds and blanketed the countryside in thick ash. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2020/01/14/796163369/as-philippine-volcano-belches-ash-and-lava-authorities-warn-of-new-eruption https://www.npr.org/2020/01/14/796163369/as-philippine-volcano-belches-ash-and-lava-authorities-warn-of-new-eruption

Authorities say they fear the possibility of an event similar to the massive 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, which killed hundreds and blanketed the countryside in thick ash.

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]]> Scott Neuman Despite Warning Of 2nd Eruption, NZ Teams Recover 6 Bodies On White Island Specialists went to the volcanic island Friday morning local time in a dangerous operation, as scientists warned of a roughly even likelihood of a fresh eruption. Eight people were killed Monday. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:27:12 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/12/12/787416826/despite-warning-of-2nd-eruption-police-will-try-to-recover-bodies-on-white-islan https://www.npr.org/2019/12/12/787416826/despite-warning-of-2nd-eruption-police-will-try-to-recover-bodies-on-white-islan Specialists went to the volcanic island Friday morning local time in a dangerous operation, as scientists warned of a roughly even likelihood of a fresh eruption. Eight people were killed Monday.

]]> Paolo Zialcita New Zealand Scrambles To Treat Burn Victims From Volcanic Eruption Officials have ordered cadaver skin for injured tourists following Monday's deadly eruption on White Island. Health officials reported some patients<strong> </strong>received burns on at least 30% of their bodies. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:35:01 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/12/11/787065806/new-zealand-scrambles-to-treat-burn-victims-from-volcanic-eruption https://www.npr.org/2019/12/11/787065806/new-zealand-scrambles-to-treat-burn-victims-from-volcanic-eruption Officials have ordered cadaver skin for injured tourists following Monday's deadly eruption on White Island. Health officials reported some patients received burns on at least 30% of their bodies.

]]> Paolo Zialcita VIDEO: Volcano Erupts In El Salvador, Ash And Gas Soar The Chaparrastique volcano blew for the first time in 37 years, producing a cloud that rose as much as six miles into the air. Airlines canceled many flight into and out of the country. While things are calmer today, gases are still rising from the volcano. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:35:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/12/30/258384153/video-volcano-erupts-in-el-salvador-ash-and-gas-soar https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/12/30/258384153/video-volcano-erupts-in-el-salvador-ash-and-gas-soar

The Chaparrastique volcano blew for the first time in 37 years, producing a cloud that rose as much as six miles into the air. Airlines canceled many flight into and out of the country. While things are calmer today, gases are still rising from the volcano.

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]]> Mark Memmott VIDEO: Mount Etna Lights Up The Night Sky As the volcano erupted Tuesday night and early Wednesday, cameras caught the dramatic scene. Watch as the night sky glows red. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:27:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/06/173626983/video-mount-etna-lights-up-the-night-sky https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/06/173626983/video-mount-etna-lights-up-the-night-sky As the volcano erupted Tuesday night and early Wednesday, cameras caught the dramatic scene. Watch as the night sky glows red.

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