Popocatépetl has recorded great activity. Photo: Darkroom
Fearing a major eruption of the Popocatépetl volcano, a TikTok user asked artificial intelligence whether it was possible for lava to reach Mexico City.
The question was asked by the user between the activity of Popocatepetl that has generated ash and the recorded eruptions that have caused population in places near the volcano.
According to artificial intelligence, the extent of lava from Popocatepetl volcano cannot be accurately predicted.
This is because there are many factors to take into account, such as:
GPT Chat’s artificial intelligence makes sure that Mexico City is far enough away from Popocatepetl volcano for the lava to reach there and explains that if the eruption was strong enough, lava and other volcanic material would be affected:
According to Google Maps, the distance between Popocatepetl volcano and Mexico City is 89.4 kilometers.
What the science says about Popocatépetl’s possible massive eruption
Robin Campion, a researcher at UNAM’s Institute of Geophysics, assures that Popocatepetl is experiencing a gradual increase in activity after a period of low activity between 2020 and 2022 that has not yet ended and clarified that this eruption is expected It is not distinguished by extreme violence compared to other volcanoes, although it has had its share of significant events.
The academic highlighted that, around 1,200 years ago, an eruption greatly displaced the population, so the occurrence of a similar event in the future cannot be ruled out, “although this type of eruption always provides important signals.” Is.”
The researcher explained that it is necessary to work with the population to familiarize them with evacuation routes and ensure they are optimally positioned for their use when needed. Likewise, he stressed the importance of conducting campaigns among communities near the volcano to remind them of the risks they are exposed to, “despite the fact that they are used to it.”
