Volcanic Eruption In Philippines Causes Thousands To Flee
Some 13,000 people were evacuated from the area surrounding Taal Volcano, about 45 miles south of the capital, Manila. Authorities warned that a second, explosive eruption could come in hours or days.
by Scott Neuman
Jan 13, 2020
2 minutes
A volcano south of the Philippine capital has sent a massive plume of ash and steam spewing miles into the sky and pushed red-hot lava out of its crater, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people and the closure of Manila's airport.
In a matter of hours on Sunday, the raised the alert
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