MEXICO CITY, Dec 31 (AFP) - The Mexican volcano Popocatepetl began to emit a constant stream of steam and ash early Sunday, according to the national disaster prevention center Cenapred.

The snow-capped volcano, whose name means "smoking mountain" in the native Nahuatl language, erupted briefly late Saturday and was stable before beginning again early the next morning, according to a Cenapred report.

Early Sunday, Popocatepetl, located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the capital began to emit a constant stream of water vapor and ash, the center said.

MEXICO CITY, Dec 28 (AFP) - 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.

Civil defense director Oscar Navarro said the volcano was expected to continue throwing out matter "with a certain regularity" for weeks or even months to come.

Because the volcano could still send flaming debris and smoke aloft, travel within 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) of its base remained prohibited.

A special transport team will remain

MEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (AFP) - Mexico's restive Popocatepetl volcano has spewed ash and gas again, prompting emergency officials to maintain a state of high alert in the area, officials said here.

No damage to surrounding villages was reported. Cloud of ash and smoke started coming out of the crater late Monday, rising about three kilometers (two miles) over the volcano, the National Center for Disaster Prevention said in a statement.

Earlier, four explosion of moderate intensity were heard from inside the volcano.

Popocatepetl became active on December

Existen ya condiciones de seguridad para que regresen a sus comunidades las personas evacuadas. Autoridades federales, estatales y municipales implementan medidas preventivas para atender con eficacia futuras contingencias.

I. EVALUACIÓN TéCNICA.

Del monitoreo y análisis permanente en torno a la actividad del volcán Popocatépetl que han venido realizando el Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) y diversos institutos de investigación de la UNAM, se desprende lo siguiente:

a) Después de 5 días de calma relativa,

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In response to the evacuation of villagers near the Popocatepetl volcano, CWS is immediately rushing financial assistance to provide blankets and mattresses. More than 30,000 residents from 18 villages near Popocatepetl found temporary lodging with family, friends, or in one of 56 government shelters. Samuel Lobato, CWS representative in Mexico, together with local partners, is closely monitoring the condition of the volcano and resulting developments in the affected region. Church World Service will continue to respond as appropriate.

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SAN PEDRO BENITO JUAREZ, Mexico, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, whose eruptions earlier this week forced the evacuation of some 40,000 people, is probably using two days of calm to build up to a fresh round of blasts, officials said on Thursday.

"We're in a phase where the volcano is rebuilding energy and that it will certainly release either (Friday or Saturday)," Roberto Quaas, director of Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center (Cenapred), told the Televisa network.

The snow-capped 17,884-foot (5,452-metre)

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SITUATION: Eruption of volcano Popocatépetl, just southeast of Mexico City, began between 2:00 and 4:00 am on Tuesday. The volcano is stable at this time, but poses high risk of further eruption. At least 36,000 people have evacuated the area and

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The Mexican Red Cross is preparing for the worst as the mighty Popocatépetl volcano, located only 65 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, erupted again on 18 December. The Mexican army evacuated more than 40,000 residents in 22 neighbouring communities through Monday night as a precaution. Fortunately, no injuries or damages have been reported. The Mexican Red Cross has a contingency plan in place should the situation deteriorate which includes providing search and rescue services, first aid, medical care, psychological support and shelter. It is currently

CHOLULA, Mexico, Dec 20 (AFP) - President Vicente Fox warned Mexicans to remain on alert as the Popocatepetl volcano spit flaming rocks and smoke that experts fear could melt the mountain icecap and trigger deadly mudslides.

The volcano, located just 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Mexico City, in its second day of activity ejected billowing columns of smoke and ash all day Tuesday followed by several mighty explosions that sent showers of red-hot rocks high into the night sky.

The flaming debris led local television