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Travel Alert: Philippines volcano on verge of huge eruption

Though the residents in and around Legazpi in Albay province of Philippines have started leaving their homes in view of the danger of the Mayon volcano, tourists are flocking the area to see the sparkling fireworks. In this context the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), has raised a level 4 alert. The Department of Tourism has also released a travel advisory stating that the foreign and domestic tourists should strictly adhere to the mandatory precautions imposed by the authorities and keep off the 8 kilometre radius danger zone. Based on the latest PHILVOCS reports, the continuous lava fountaining ... Read more