Volcano erupted in Philippines: 5 killed

Philippines, May 7– The volcano that has erupted in Phhilippines has killed Five climbers.

 

The group of nearly 30 climbers and their Filipino guides had spent the night camping before setting out at daybreak on Tuesday for the crater of the Mayon volcano when a sudden explosion of rocks, ash and plumes of smokes jolted the mountain.

 

Among the dead were three Germans and their Filipino guide. Eight people were injured, and the others were being brought down the mountain, Ash clouds have cleared over the volcano, which was quiet later in the morning. The injured are all foreigners.

 

Tuesday's eruption was normal for the Mayon, according to Renato Solidum, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

 

The 2,460-metre-high mountain about 212 miles (340km) south-east of Manila has erupted about 40 times during the last 400 years.

 

Solidum said no alert was raised after the latest eruption and no evacuation was planned.

 

Climbers are not allowed when an alert is up, and the recent calm may have encouraged this week's trek. However, Solidum said that even with no alert raised, the immediate zone around the volcano was supposed to be a no-go area because of the risk of a sudden eruption.

 

Despite the risks, Mayon and its near-perfect cone is a favourite spot for volcano watchers. Most enjoy the occasional night-time spectacle of the rim lit by flowing lava, viewing from the safety of hotels in Legazpi.
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