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Philippines: More Than 50,000 Displaced as Mount Mayon Erupts

HeadlineJan 24, 2018

In the Philippines, more than 50,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as Mount Mayon began erupting on Monday, spewing lava and debris for miles. The volcanic eruption has caused earthquakes, and the volcanic ash has filled the sky, blanketing whole villages in darkness.

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