Volcanic Eruption in Philippines Forces Tens of Thousands to Flee
At a Glance A volcano 40 miles south of Manila in the Philippines shot ash, steam and rock more than 6 miles into the air Sunday. More than 30,000 people have evacuated.Ash rained down on parts of the Manila metro area, some 40 miles to the north. People living in a zone extending about 8.5 miles from the volcano were ordered to leave. Tens of thousands of people fled a volcanic eruption in the Philippines as the Taal volcano spewed...