Mayon Volcano in Philippines prompts mass evacuations as eruption looms

The Philippine government has begun forcibly evacuating residents near Mayon Volcano as its increasing unrest indicates a violent eruption is possible within weeks or days. The area within a 3.7-mile radius of Mayon’s crater is supposed to be off-limits due to possible volcanic emissions, lava flows, rockfalls, and other hazards. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said an evacuation of residents from the permanent danger zone was underway and promised to provide aid to the displaced until the crisis ended. Mayon is one of the most restive of two dozen active volcanoes across the Philippines.