Philippines warns of ‘explosive eruption’ as Taal volcano spews ash
About 8,000 residents ordered to evacuate volcano island and other high-risk towns
A volcano near the Philippines capital has spewed ash up to nine miles (15km) into the sky, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people, the cancellation of flights and warnings of a possible explosive eruption and volcanic tsunami.
Taal volcano, one of the country’s most active, is in the middle of a lake about 45 miles south of Manila. As tremors shook the area on Sunday, volcanic lightning flickered in the column of steam and ash.
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