Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava down its slopes in gentle eruption putting thousands on alert


A general view shows Mayon volcano as it releases white smoke into the air as seen from Legazpi on Monday, June 12, 2023.- AFP

LEGAZPI, Philippines, June 12 (AP): The Philippines’ most active volcano was gently spewing lava down its slopes Monday, alerting tens of thousands of people they may have to quickly flee a violent and life-threatening explosion.

More than 12,600 people have left the mostly poor farming communities within a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) radius of Mayon Volcano’s crater in mandatory evacuations since volcanic activity increased last week.

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