Philippine volcano forces mass evacuation due to ash and rock emissions.

Thousands of people living near Mount Mayon in the Philippines have been evacuated to shelters due to health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the volcano. Seismology researchers have recorded at least one volcanic earthquake in the past 24 hours and red-hot rocks are falling from the crater. More than 12,800 people have been moved to evacuation centres. Mayon is considered one of the most volatile of the country's 24 active volcanoes. The frequent weather disasters in the region often kill people, ravage farms, and help to keep millions poor.