The Lion's Den: Philippines warns of 'explosive eruption' after Taal Volcano spews ash near Manila

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Philippines warns of 'explosive eruption' after Taal Volcano spews ash near Manila

Updated 7:56 PM ET,

(CNN)A volcano near the capital of the Philippines erupted Sunday, forcing residents to evacuate as experts warned that another "hazardous explosive eruption" is possible.

The Taal Volcano, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of Manila on the island of Luzon, erupted in the afternoon.

Authorities ordered evacuations for three towns, according to CNN Philippines.

The Manila International Airport Authority suspended arrivals and departures.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the volcano exhibited a "fast escalation" in volcanic activity. Continuous eruption generated ash plumes 6 to 9 miles (10 to 14 kilometers) above the crater, spewing ashes "as far as Quezon City."

The agency raised its alert status to indicate the possibility of a hazardous eruption with lava within hours to days.

The state-run Philippines News Agency reported minor earthquakes.

Ma-an de Ocampo-Ignacio was on a plane approaching Manila when she captured a photo.

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The Taal Volcano

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Born: March 28, 1945 (age 74 years), Maasin City, Philippines

Height: 5′ 6″

Full name: Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Presidential term: June 30, 2016 –

Education: San Beda College of Law (1968–1972), MORE

Spouse: Elizabeth Zimmerman (m. 1973–2000), Honeylet Avanceña

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