A volcano in the central Philippines has erupted, sending a plume of ash 4,000 meters into the sky, prompting calls for local school cancellations. The Kanlaon Volcano erupted on Tuesday morning, local time.
The area around the volcano was already under evacuation orders due to a previous eruption in December. Local officials are monitoring the situation and recommending the cancellation of classes and work in the affected areas, as a level three alert remains in place.