Mexico | A new eruption at a volcano spews massive lava and smoke

Weather of Arabia - The Mexican authorities issued warnings urging people not to approach the vicinity of the Mexican Popocatepetl volcano, which erupted and ash was emitted from it, as the warnings stipulated to stay away from it at an estimated distance of 12 kilometers from Popocatepetl, and to use face masks to protect against the falling ash.

The legend of Don Goyo and its relationship to the volcano of Mexico

Aside from the scientific aspects, local communities live on the slopes of the volcano with their own beliefs and legends about this natural phenomenon. One of these legends talks about “Don Goyo,” who is considered the guardian spirit of a volcano located about 70 kilometers southeast of Mexico City. This legend indicates that he When Don Goyo gets angry, the volcano begins to erupt and rumble in expression of his anger, mirroring the current eruption and activity of the volcano.

In the community of Xalizintla, controversy rages over the anger of Don Goyo , the guardian spirit of the Popocatepetl volcano, after Jose Luis, a local coal seller, confirmed that the volcano was angry because he did not submit a bid.

José Marcos , who was a witness to the phenomenon, recounts that some residents confirmed seeing the mountain materialize in front of them, which sparked concern among the local population. While every year people celebrate Don Goyo's birthday on March 12 , the authorities restricted access to the site this year. Because of the increasing danger, which prompted the city's mayor, Gomaro Sandri Popoca, to tell Agence France-Presse that he asked Don Goyo to wait until next year.

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