Thousands evacuated as Philippines powerful Mayon Volcano threatens

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Submitted by man-uukag on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 10:23am

Around 20,000 Filipinos were evacuated from the slopes of the Mayon Volcanoe on the Philippines' main island of Luzon Tuesday. The volcano, which has erupted and left fatalities in the past, is a reminder of dangers of living on the Pacific "ring of fire."

Full story on: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2009/1215/Thousands-evacuate...