Authorities in the Philippines raise alert level following volcanic eruption near Manila.
Volcanic tremors began around 11 a.m. local time, followed by two volcanic earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 and 3.9, which were felt in the cities of Tagaytay City and Alitagtag, according to the institute.
People take cover under a large plastic sheet as a column of ash spews from erupting Taal Volcano over Tagaytay city, Philippines, Jan. 12, 2020. People take cover under a large plastic sheet as a column of ash spews from erupting Taal Volcano over Tagaytay city, Philippines, Jan. 12, 2020.By Sunday evening, officials raised the alert level from 3 to 4, indicating that a"hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
The eruption shut down Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport and forced thousands of people to flee the area. The U.S. Department of State warned Americans in the Philippines to"exercise caution" if traveling to the area.An ash column from the erupting Taal Volcano looms over Tagaytay city, Philippines, Jan. 12, 2020.
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