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Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano Erupts as Ash Plumes Rise; Evacuations Underway

A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a massive ash column into the sky and prompting the government to call for the evacuation of surrounding villages. Kanlaon Volcano, which rises more than 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level on the central island of Negros, is one...