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Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloud

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Mount Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupted on Saturday sending thick plumes of smoke and ash.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:37:17 UTC.

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