Colima Volcano

Update: 70 evacuated as Colima volcano spews ash in western Mexico

The volcano began erupting on Thursday and has become increasingly active, leading officials to relocate people from Yerbabuena and other communities in the municipality of Comala.

Civil protection officials described the volcano's movements as "atypical," a kind of activity not seen since it underwent a strong eruption in 1913.

19 evacuated as Colima volcano spews ash in western Mexico

The volcano began erupting on Thursday and has become increasingly active, leading officials to relocate people from the community of Yerbabuena in the municipality of Comala.

Civil Protection officials said Saturday the residents were taken to a temporary shelter. Residents of other communities were evacuating voluntarily.

The department reported that 2 inches (5 centimeters) of ash had fallen on Yerbabuena.