MANILA, Jan 13 — The Philippines was on alert today for the “explosive eruption” of a volcano south of Manila, which officials said could be imminent after a massive column of ash forced a halt to flights at the capital's main airport. Taal volcano, a popular tourist attraction set in the...
People take photos of a phreatic explosion from the Taal volcano as seen from the town of Tagaytay in Cavite province, southwest of Manila January 12, 2020. — AFP pic
Thousands of people living nearby were evacuated from their homes, but other locals weighed whether or not to flee the area. After the ash cloud reached 15,000 metres into the atmosphere, aviation officials ordered a suspension of flights to and from the capital's Ninoy Aquino International Airport . Transport secretary Arthur Tugade had instructed aviation officials to “do whatever is necessary in the interest of public safety,” said a joint statement from air and transport authorities.Government seismologists recorded magma moving towards the crater of Taal, one of the country's most active volcanoes located 65 kilometres south of Manila.Several tremors were felt within the vicinity of the volcano, seismologists said.
Social media users posted images of cars and porches coated in fine, dark-coloured grit and commented on where to buy dust masks.
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