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Mayon Volcano Erupts, Causes Ashfall and Evacuations in Philippines

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has erupted, emitting pyroclastic flows and massive ash clouds that have affected over 30,000 families and prompted evacuations. Authorities have ordered clearing operations and warned residents to stay out of the danger zone due to the ongoing unrest and agricultural damage.

4 May, 01:02 — 5 May, 12:37
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The GuardianMostly Factual18h ago

Volcano erupts in the Philippines, filling the sky with ash and causing 5,450 evacuations – video

Eyewitness video showed large ash clouds billowing from the Mayon volcano on Luzon island in the Philippines over the weekend. Emergency services issued alerts to nearby towns and more than 5,450 fled to emergency shelters. Mayon is the most active volcano in the country and last erupted in 2023. Continue reading...

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France 24High16h ago

Philippines: Massive ash cloud fills sky as volcano erupts

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted over the weekend, sending a vast cloud of ash into the sky and forcing over 5,400 people to flee to emergency shelters.

By FRANCE24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual21h ago

Over 300 families displaced in the Philippines after Mayon Volcano ashfall

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from Mayon volcano ashfall.

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ndtvMostly Factual22h ago

Over 300 Families Evacuate Philippines Due To Ashfall From Volcano

No deaths or injuries were reported, but massive clouds of ash scattered over 87 villages in 3 towns, slowing down motorists due to poor visibility.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

No ashfall reported as Mayon Volcano emits anew pyroclastic flow

LEGAZPI CITY —No ashfall was reported after Mayon Volcano generated another pyroclastic density current (PDC) on Tuesday morning, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. READ: Ashfall from Mayon displaces villagers, kills livestock Volcanologist Paul Karson Alanis of Phivolcs-Legazpi told the Inquirer that the lava flow collapse-fed PDC occurred along

By cavendano

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philstarMostly Factual13h ago

Marcos orders Mayon clearing operations

President Marcos has ordered the immediate clearing of roads in areas affected by the recent eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay to prevent disruption to people’s daily activities and provide assistance to those affected by the ashfall.

By Helen Flores

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star-malaysiaMixed4h ago

Mayon Volcano ashfall hits over 30,000 families in the Philippines - The Star

Mayon Volcano ashfall hits over 30,000 families in the Philippines  The Star

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malay-mailMixed1d ago

Storm rips through Pontian, 100 evacuated (VIDEO)

PONTIAN, May 4 — A total of 100 people from 24 families in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas here were moved to a t...

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naharnetMixed21h ago

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano - Naharnet

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano  Naharnet

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