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Philippines temporarily suspends flights from Manila airport after Taal volcano spews ash Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’
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Manila international airport has suspended flights over the eruption of the Taal volcano, located some 55 km to the south. The volcano emitted a large plume of ash earlier in the day, triggering evacuations and shutdowns. The Philippines’ Taal volcano has received the fourth out of five alert level, that now stands at ‘hazardous eruption imminent.’ The Taal has emitted a massive column of steam and ash, prompting evacuation of nearby settlements.
Earlier, Manila international airport has suspended flights over the eruption of the Taal volcano, located some 55 km to the south.
"Flight operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have been temporarily suspended due to the volcanic ash from the eruption of Taal Volcano," the Manila International Airport Authority stated."Flight operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have been temporarily suspended due to the volcanic ash from the eruption of Taal Volcano," the Manila International Airport Authority stated.
The Taal volcano erupted on Sunday, emitting a large column of steam and smoke, and subjecting the surroundings to a heavy ashfall. There are fears the eruption may escalate even further, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) upgrading the volcano’s alert level to 'magmatic unrest', the third of five possible warnings.The Taal volcano erupted on Sunday, emitting a large column of steam and smoke, and subjecting the surroundings to a heavy ashfall. There are fears the eruption may escalate even further, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) upgrading the volcano’s alert level to 'magmatic unrest', the third of five possible warnings.
The eruption prompted the evacuation of some 8,000 people living in the immediate vicinity of the restless hill, which is located on an island in the waters of its namesake lake. People living in the communities on the shores of Taal Lake have been warned that the seismic activity could trigger potentially hazardous high waves.The eruption prompted the evacuation of some 8,000 people living in the immediate vicinity of the restless hill, which is located on an island in the waters of its namesake lake. People living in the communities on the shores of Taal Lake have been warned that the seismic activity could trigger potentially hazardous high waves.
Heavy ashfall was recorded in the province of Cavite – located between the volcano and the capital city of Manila – prompting authorities to suspend classes at all levels on Monday. Affected residents are urged to stay indoors, and to use dust masks and goggles if going outside is an absolute necessity.
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