Eruption near the Philippine capital Evacuation of more than 30,000 people Volcanic ash caused health damage on January 14 at 18:29
Volcanic eruptions near Manila, the capital of the Philippines, have forced more than 30,000 residents to evacuate. Some people have complained of the health damage caused by volcanic ash, and medical teams such as the government are responding.
A massive eruption, thought to be a phreatic explosion, occurred near the crater of Tar Volcano on Luzon, about 60 km south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Authorities have observed that plumes can reach a height of up to 15,000 meters and a large amount of volcanic ash has fallen in the surrounding area, leaving many evacuation centers in Batangas and Cavite where the volcanoes are located.
According to the Philippine authorities, the number of evacuees has risen to more than 30,000 and there have been about 120 evacuation centers.
More than 700 residents have been evacuated to Batangas evacuation shelters, about 20 km from the crater.
Volcanic ash was also piled up around the evacuation shelters, and those who evacuated were wearing masks indoors and laying sheets on the floor.
Some people complained of eye and respiratory health problems due to the effects of volcanic ash, and medical teams from the government and local authorities were conducting medical examinations and other measures.
A man who had evacuated from the area at the foot of the volcano said, "My house may have been swallowed by ash. I am not sure when I can return."
The Philippine Volcanic and Earthquake Research Institute has maintained vigilance at Level 4, the second highest from the top, with the fear that a larger eruption could occur within a few days.