Mass Evacuations as Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano Erupts
The Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted, sending ash and gas 3 kilometers into the sky and prompting the evacuation of 87,000 people within a 6-kilometer radius. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the alert level to 3, indicating potential for further explosive eruptions. The volcano, one of the most active in the country, has shown signs of unrest since October, with continuous degassing and frequent earthquakes.