Volcano Warning: Officials in Philippines Warn of ‘Explosive Eruption’

Volcano Warning: Officials in Philippines Warn of ‘Explosive Eruption’
A family living near the erupting Taal Volcano evacuates in Lemery, Batangas City, Philippines, on Jan. 13, 2020. Eloisa Lopez/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Officials in the Philippines warned of an “explosive eruption” at the Taal Volcano just miles from the capital Manila and urged a “total evacuation” of the area in its immediate vicinity.

The volcano spewed ash miles into the air on Sunday, triggering alerts, including the possibility of a “volcanic tsunami.” The volcano is located about 40 miles from Manila, which is the largest city in the country.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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