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Mount Kanlaon Erupts in the Philippines, Evacuations and Concerns Rise

Mount Kanlaon erupted on December 9, prompting evacuations and rising health concerns among nearby residents.

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Updated: Dec 9th, 2024, 11:19 PM ET

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Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted on December 9, sending an ash plume 3 kilometers high. Authorities have raised the alert level, evacuating residents within a six-kilometer radius affecting approximately 54,000 people. Local officials are focused on the health risks posed by ash and potential pyroclastic flows. With no immediate reports of casualties, residents are experiencing heightened fears due to the volcano's history of eruptions and the potentially volatile situation.

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