Philippines raises alert level at volcano southeast of Manila - Details

Researchers have warned people not to go near a volcano in the Philippines as it begins to emit ash.

Blusan Volcano is located south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The volcanic ash started erupting at 10.37 am yesterday and will cause ash rain in nearby cities, the researchers said. Officials at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology say the event, which lasted 17 minutes, had ash rising to a height of 1 km.

Earthquake

The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however;

Officials said a first-level alert had been issued for the Fulusan volcano. The volcano is in an abnormal state so it can erupt at any time. People living in valleys and riverbanks should be extra careful, "he warned.

What is the reason?

Researchers have warned nearby people not to venture into the volcano, claiming that the water beneath or above the volcano is heated by hot rocks or magma and evaporates, spewing ash rapidly through the mouth of the volcano.

Speaking at the event, Renato Sally, president of the institute, said: "This is not new. Volcano erupts as a result of rapid eruption of steam. .