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Lava from Mayon Volcano lights up night sky

The Philippines’ most active volcano is gently spewing lava down its slopes, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion. More than 13,000 people have left the mostly poor farming communities near Mayon Volcano’s crater in mandatory evacuations. But an unspecified number of residents remain in the permanent danger zone.

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Lava from Mayon Volcano lights up night sky