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Eruption of Mayon volcano forces thousands to evacuate

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-12-23 17:14
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Eruption of Mayon volcano forces thousands to evacuate

Soldiers carry sacks containing relief goods to be distributed at the evacuation center in San Roque, Albay province, south of Manila December 22, 2009. The Philippines raised the alert level around the country's most active Mayon volcano on Sunday, warning of a possible hazardous eruption within days and extending a "no-go zone" up to 10 kms (6 miles).[Agencies]