An eerie photograph of ash cloud formations around the erupting Mayon Volcano in the Philippines which appears to resemble two people embracing has triggered a viral online debate over whether it is a new representation of an ancient myth. Another explanation for the unusual cloud formation is that it looks like Mary supporting Jesus Christ, News.abs-cbn.com reported. Some social media users however offered an altogether more prosaic explanation for the unusual cloud. The volcano is one of the most active in the Philippines, erupting twice last weekendLava cascades down the slopes of Mayon volcano as fears increase the mountain could become even more explosiveLava is continuing to cascade down the slopes of Mayon volcano as seen from Legazpi city, Albay province, about 210 miles south-east of ManilaMt Mayon (8,077 ft) is located in the central Philippines about 210 miles south-east of Manila. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, erupting twice last weekend, with further major eruptions and tremors imminently feared as magma continues to pile up on its summit.

Source: Daily Mail January 18, 2018 11:23 UTC