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Eruption of the Popocatépetl volcano.

At sunset in January 2023, the volcano exhaled large amounts of smoke, ash and strong tremors that shook nearby towns. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to its proximity to densely populated areas.

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Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Amecameca, Estado de Mexico., Mexico
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © ISAIAS ROMERO ESCALONA