Jaw-Dropping footage has emerged of a volcano erupting in the aftermath of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake which struck Mexico City. Terrified residents looked on in horror as the Popocatépetl volcano burst into life as the earthquake tore through the Mexican capital. In the clip posted to social media, a large plume of smoke is seen erupting into the sky from the top of the volcano, which is known to be very

active with it erupting last month. According to reports, 15 people were killed when a church on the slopes of the volcano collapsed during mass following the latest eruption. The footage comes after Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto said at least 27 buildings had collapsed in the capital after the earthquake struck. READ MORE


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