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| Mayon Volcano, Philippines September 23, 1999 On 22 September, the Mayon Volcano threw
rocks and ash four miles (six km) into the sky for approximately four
minutes. Burning rocks ignited brush fires in a gully on volcano's eastern
slope. According to seismologists, no major eruption is expected. Philippine
disaster officials advised people living within a four mile radius of
the Mayon Volcano to evacuate until the current activity ends. Approximately
2,000 villagers fled their homes. Philippine disaster officials are prepared
to evacuate the population (estimated at 42,000) around the Mayon Volcano.
Lava is reported to be moving within the magma chambers. On 22 June 1999, the Mayon Volcano sent
smoke and ash four miles (seven km) into the air. Government officials
have urged people living within a radius of four miles around the summit
to evacuate. At this time, no earthquakes or lava flows have been reported.
On June 1, 1999, the edges of Mayon's crater began to glow, and there was an increase in the output of sulfur-dioxide. Disaster officials have ordered evacuations in the area near the volcano. |
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