Philippines evacuates 87000 people after significant volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people are being evacuated from villages near Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines after a significant volcanic eruption. The eruption produced a large ash plume and hot gas streams, prompting authorities to raise the alert level. The eruption did not cause immediate casualties, but ash fell over a wide area, affecting visibility and health. Six domestic flights were canceled, and schools were closed in vulnerable areas. Evacuation centers are being set up as the region prepares for the holiday season. The alert level for Kanlaon is now at the third-highest level, indicating potential for more explosive eruptions. The volcano last erupted in June, leading to similar evacuations. The Philippines is located in a seismically active region known as the Pacific "Ring of Fire."