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China Daily | Updated: 2009-12-15 07:52
Volcano forces evacuation
The Philippines ordered the evacuation yesterday of thousands of people living near the most active volcano in the country, warning of a possible eruption within a week. Mayon volcano, known for its near-perfect cone shape, has been spewing lava and ashes that reached a height of about 100 meters yesterday, chief vulcanologist Renato Solidum said.
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