Lava fountaining regularly from the Philippines’ most active volcano has flowed up to 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) from the crater in a dazzling but increasingly dangerous eruption. Mount Mayon has spewed lava up to 600 meters (2,000 feet) high at times Tuesday and early Wednesday and its ash plumes stretched up to 5 kilometers (3 miles) above the crater. An explosion from the crater at nightfall Tuesday was capped by one of the most massive lava displays since Mayon started erupting more than a week ago. In 2013, an ash eruption killed five climbers who had ventured near the summit despite warnings. In 2013, an ash eruption killed five climbers who had ventured near the summit despite warnings.

Source: Egypt Independent January 24, 2018 01:52 UTC