**Fiery Volcano Eruption in Philippines Releases Toxic Plume**
A powerful eruption took place at Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines on Tuesday morning, as captured in striking video footage. The eruption sent thick clouds of toxic smoke and ash billowing from the summit crater.
The eruption, which occurred at 5:51 a.m. local time (5:51 p.m. EDT on Monday), lasted for nearly an hour. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST), the eruption produced a large gray plume that rose to approximately 13,123 feet above the vent before drifting west and southwest.
The explosive event was audible across the region, with pyroclastic flows observed descending the southern slopes within a half-mile of the crater. Officials noted the ejection of large ballistic fragments around the crater and the resulting vegetation fires near the summit.
Local communities surrounding the volcano experienced ashfall and the smell of sulfur. Additionally, 14 volcanic earthquakes were recorded during the eruption, leading authorities to issue a Level 3 alert.
Residents living within approximately 4 miles of the volcano were advised to evacuate in response to the alert.
