Residents at the foot of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano no longer sleep soundly since the towering mountain roared back into action over a week ago, spewing out a hail of rocks, steam and ashes. Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano commonly known as “Popo” second highest peak at 5,452 metres, has put out small eruptions of ash almost daily since a round of eruptive activity began in 1994.

Authorities prepared evacuation routes, ambulances and shelters in the event of a bigger explosion.–Text and Photos by AFP