Thousands Evacuated As Mayon Volcano Erupts
Tens of thousands of villagers were evacuated from the lower slopes of the Mayon volcano in the central Philippines raising the alert level for a major eruption to four, meaning it was "imminent". As ash and smoke shot hundreds of metres into the air, 80 trucks ferried 34,276 people living in the five-mile radius to safety.
Defence secretary Avelino Cruz said officials in the Albay province - 200 miles south-east of the capital Manila - were "on top of the situation". Mayon has erupted at least 47 times, the deadliest in 1814 when Cagsawa town was buried, killing 1,000 people.
Defence secretary Avelino Cruz said officials in the Albay province - 200 miles south-east of the capital Manila - were "on top of the situation". Mayon has erupted at least 47 times, the deadliest in 1814 when Cagsawa town was buried, killing 1,000 people.
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