Powerful Popocatepetl Volcanic Eruption covers Mexico city in a layer of ash

The Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico just experienced a powerful eruption that has covered streets, homes and cars in Mexico City in ash.  The powerful eruption began around 6pm and lasted up to 3am in the night. Residents gathered together at daylight to begin helping to clean up the ash that covered their residents after the eruption.