Volcanic Eruption in the Philippines

Lauren Nolen, Senior

From Sunday into Monday, the Taal volcano in the Philippines, located near the capital of Manila, has been spewing out hot lava and ash; this has caused the evacuation of thousands from the area. Due to the eruption, streets and towns across the Philippines are covered in a blanket of ash. According to CNN reports, approximately 30,000 people have fled their homes as a result of the danger posed by this volcanic activity. Several mind-blowing images of the event have been captured and posted on the internet, including an intense shot of a couple getting married with the exploding volcano behind them.

The eruption is continuous and still currently taking place, and despite Taal being a small volcano, it is one of the Philippines most active volcanoes and poses a threat to those living nearby. Fortunately there have been no casualties as a result of this eruption, but it continues to be a terrifying threat to the safety of thousands in the area. 📷📷

Source: https://earther.gizmodo.com/a-volcano-is-erupting-in-the-philippines-forcing-tens-1840971714