Philippine Volcano Spews Lava Fountains, 40000 People Flee

The Philippines’ most active volcano continued to spew fountains of red-hot lava and massive ash plumes in a dazzling but increasingly dangerous eruption that sent 40,000 villagers to swell evacuation centers. Jan. 22, 2018, at 11:13 p.m.. Philippine Volcano Spews Lava Fountains, 40,000 People Flee. Share. ×. Share on …

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