Moment Popocatepetl Volcano Sends Ash 1km Into Sky

This is the moment the Popocatepetl volcano erupts sending a column of fire and ash up to one kilometre in the air and scattering debris in every direction.

The Popocatepetl volcano is located in central Mexico, between the states of Morelos, Pueblo and Mexico State.

The eruption on Monday sent debris flying for over 500 metres as an ash column flew up to one kilometre into the sky, according to local media.