Emergency Response

On Monday, a volcano in the central Philippines briefly erupted. The government ordered the evacuation of villages around the volcano. A large column of ash rose in the air. The explosion lasted for nearly four minutes and sent a 2.5-mile high ash column, a deadly blast, and volcanic rock fragments about two miles to the southeast. The officials warned that more explosive … [Read more...] about Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines Erupts, Spewing Ash 2.5 Miles High and Triggering Evacuations