An erupting volcano 65 kilometers south of the capital Manlla spewed lava into the air and spread ash across the Philippines on Monday, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said magma eruptions had taken place in the volcano early Monday, characterized by a lava fountain, lightning and thunder. I captured this moment just the right moment stay safe especially to those leaving nearby taal volcano pic.twitter.com/x612dgF2L8 — gray (@spoky_who) January 12, 2020The agency’s warning prompted the government to shut offices and schools and financial markets to suspend trading on Monday. Taal is among more than 20 active volcanoes in the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Aircraft are still advised to avoid the airspace around the volcano as ash and ballistic fragments pose risks.

Source: National Post January 13, 2020 11:26 UTC