Philippines: Huge Ash Plume Rises From Mayon Volcano, Alert Level 3 Issued

A massive ash plume rose above Mayon Volcano in the Philippines following an eruption on October 30. Authorities raised the volcanic alert status to Level 3 on a five-level scale and advised residents within the six-kilometre Permanent Danger Zone to evacuate immediately due to the risk of lava flows and pyroclastic density currents.