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Mexico:Volcano:2000/11/18

Duration	2000/11/18	Popocatepetl volcano, one of the main volcano in Mexico, has been erupted shortly after 7:30 p.m(01:30GMT). Many of the 40,000 residents within six miles (9.6 kilometers) of the volcano's base remained in their homes, despite being urged by officials to evacuate.
Country or District	Mexico
Name	Volcano

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Report/Articles AFP 2000/12/31 The Mexican volcano Popocatepetl began to emit a constant stream of steam and ash early Sunday, according to the national disaster prevention center Cenapred. AFP 000/12/28 The last of thousands of evacuees forced into shelters over Christmas due to the threat of eruption by Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano returned home Thursday, civil safety authorities said. CNN News 2000/12/27 Evacuees begin returning to towns near Mexican volcano (Japanese) CNN News 2000/12/27 Evacuees begin returning to towns near Mexican volcano OCHA Situation Report No. 4 2000/12/26 CNN News 2000/12/26 Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano spews vapor, ash CNN News 2000/12/26 （Japanese page) CNN News 2000/12/25 Mexico's volcano shoots up plume of smoke, rattling residents CNN News 2000/12/25 No.2 Mexican volcano keeps experts on maximum alert CNN News 2000/12/22 Mexico's volcano is quiet, but scientists warn of more to come OCHA Situation Report No. 3 2000/12/21 Mexico - Popocatepetl increasing volcanic activity CNN News 2000/12/22 Scientists: Mexican volcano no longer an immediate threat CNN News 2000/12/20 Mexicans brace for mudslides, volcanic eruptions CNN News 2000/12/20 No.2 Fox urges more evacuations from Mexican volcano OCHA Situation Report No.2 2000/12/20 Popocatepetl increasing volcanic activity CNN News 2000/12/20 (Japanese page) OCHA Situation Report No.1 2000/12/19 Popocatepetl increasing volcanic activity Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 2000/12/13-19 ｂｙ the Global Volcanism Program of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. CNN News 2000/11/19 Evacuation complete as Mexico volcano spews ash CNN News 2000/12/19 (Japanese page) NOAA Satellite Services Division Mt. Popocatepetl Information by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) CNN News 2000/12/18 Volcano spews fire, lava outside Mexico City asahi.com 2000/12/18 Popocatepetl volcano has been erupted. 40,000 people has been ordered to evacuate.

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