Philippines lowers volcano alert, thousands can return home

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A major explosion of the Philippines' restive Taal volcano no longer appears imminent, authorities said Sunday as they partially lifted a mass ...

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"Residents of all towns under lockdown except Agoncillo and Laurel now have the option to return," local governor Hermilando Mandanas told a press conference. The volcano shot ash 15km high and spewed lava in the Jan 12 eruption, which crushed scores of homes and killed livestock as well as crops.A horse is seen left on Volcano Island in this Jan 14, 2020 photo.

Taal, located just 60km from the capital Manila, is one of the most active volcanoes in a country where eruptions and earthquakes are a dangerous part of life.

 

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