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Santiago Xalitzintla's Role in Calming Popocatépetl Volcano

The residents of Santiago Xalitzintla are believed to be responsible for keeping the Popocatépetl volcano calm, a tradition that may explain why it has not had a massively violent eruption in nearly 1,300 years.

12 Jun, 11:33 — 12 Jun, 11:33
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