11 September 2024
Hundreds flee after Philippine volcano warning
Hundreds evacuated near Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines after it emitted high levels of sulphur dioxide, signaling potential eruption. About 300 residents from villages within 4km of the crater were moved to temporary shelters. The volcano’s sulphur dioxide emissions nearly tripled, reaching record levels. Authorities warned of possible eruptive unrest, with risks including ash clouds and rockfalls. Kanlaon, one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines, has erupted 15 times in the past nine years.READ FULL