Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila blasted steam, ash and pebbles up to 10 to 15 kilometres (6 to 9 miles) into the sky in a dramatic escalation of its growing restiveness, which began last year
The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to level 4, indicating “a hazardous eruption may happen within hours or days,” said Renato Solidum, who heads the volcanology institute. Level 5, the highest, means a hazardous eruption is under way and could affect a larger area.
“We hurriedly evacuated when the air turned muddy because of the ashfall and it started to smell like gunpowder,” Bautista said by phone. Heavy to light ashfall was reported in towns and cities several kilometres from the volcano, and officials advised residents to stay indoors and don masks and goggles for safety. Motorists were hampered by poor visibility, which was worsened by rainy weather.
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