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The fiery and furious Mayon

The fire and fury of Mayon

Source: Lilibeth Dorosan-Paco

The fiery fury of Mayon volcano, the Philippines' most active, is on a grand, though ugly, show once more. Since its last eruption in 2014, the main tourist attraction in Albay has in the past few days not only sent away tourists but has forced thousands of local residents into evacuating to safer grounds. Image : Mayon spews lava (Lilibeth Dorosan)


Lilibeth Dorosan-Paco is a local  official and a long-time resident of Albay. And she is worried that her family may soon be forced to leave their home, which is within  the nine-kilometer radius, as authorities  have forced residents  within the seven-kilometer radius to immediately evacuate  as Mayon continually fires off lava.

Mayon emits ashes
Source: Provincial government of Albay
Mayon before the eruption
Source: Provincial government of Albay
Military leads the evacuation efforts
Source: Lilibeth Dorosan-Paco


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