Eruption near Manila, Philippines May lengthen impact 5:15 on January 15
Regarding the eruption of a volcano near Manila, the capital of the Philippines, volcanic observatory of the Philippines has been cautious that a large eruption may occur again due to continued eruptions and volcanic earthquakes. There is also a risk that it will be prolonged.
A massive eruption, thought to be a phreatic explosion, occurred near the crater of Tar Volcano on Luzon, approximately 60 km south of the Philippines' capital, Manila, and a volcanic plume was temporarily observed up to 15,000 meters, observed by authorities. In addition to reaching height, a large amount of volcanic ash fell in the surrounding area.
The Volcanic Earthquake Research Institute, a volcanic observatory in the Philippines, said that the volcanic plume was still rising to a height of about 2000 meters and that 280 volcanic earthquakes have occurred so far, raising the alert level of eruptions. From the second level 4
According to the Philippine authorities, the number of evacuees has risen to more than 30,000 and there are about 200 evacuation centers.
In Batangas and Cavite, where the volcanoes are located, schools have been closed for 15 days because of the health effects of volcanic ash.
On the other hand, the Japanese school in Manila will be reopened from the 15th, but due to the effects of volcanic ash, it has decided to take measures such as suspending use of the playground this week.
The Philippine Volcanic and Earthquake Research Institute has been wary of the possibility of another major eruption within a few days, and the effects may be prolonged.