Webcams have caught the dramatic eruption of Mexico’s Colima volcano on 19 January 2017, which has seen an increase in activity since October.
The explosion sent a large plume of ash and smoke 2,000m (6,561 feet) above the crater.
Mexico has more than 3,000 volcanoes, but only 14 are considered active.














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