emirates7 - A volcano in central Philippines erupted early Tuesday, sending an ash plume about three kilometers into the air.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, "A moderately explosive eruption took place at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano at 2:55 a.m. today," noting that the event lasted five minutes.
Kanlaon Volcano is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Southeast Asian country and has erupted multiple times over the past 100 years, with the latest eruption occurring in April.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, "A moderately explosive eruption took place at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano at 2:55 a.m. today," noting that the event lasted five minutes.
Kanlaon Volcano is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Southeast Asian country and has erupted multiple times over the past 100 years, with the latest eruption occurring in April.