Philippines' Mayon volcano erupts: 50,000 people evacuated

Tens of thousands of villagers in the Philippines have fled their homes as one of the nation's most active volcanoes spewed lava and sent ash plumes high into the sky.

At least 78 volcanic earthquakes were also recorded in the last 24 hours, it has been reported.

Alert level 3 remains over Albay province, but Phivolcs may raise it to alert level 5 depending on volcanic activities like increased siesmic activity, increased emissions of sulfur dioxide, swelling of the volcano and other physical manifestations indicating a bigger eruption

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