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Popocatepetl, a “stratovolcano” located near the city, was once again awakened by a small earthquake on Friday evening.

During the night vast amounts of thick smoke, along with gas and vapour, were seen pouring out of the mouth of the active volcano.

Mexican authorities have set up equipment to keep monitoring the natural phenomenon, but understand its activity can be highly unpredictable.

A yellow warning has been issued, urging people “not to approach” the volcano, especially the crater, due to possibility of spewing debris.

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The volcano is currently being live streamed on the internet, with users keeping an eye on whether eruptions are on their way.

According to the National Centre for the Prevention of Natural Disasters, there were 122 low-intensity exhalations during the night.

Experts are now concerned what the rest of the day has in store, and whether the colossus will reignite fully.

The region is no stranger to earthquakes, with an 8.1 magnitude tremor devastating Mexico City last year.

At least 270 were killed, and the volcano was jumpstarted into action, killing 15 more in an eruption.

The volcano’s apparent rebirth is bad news for locals, who have just begun to recover from last year’s quake.

Many had their homes and lives destroyed, and now rely on recycling to piece together basic living supplies.