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Planet Ark World Environment News - in partnership with Colonial First State A Farmer Leads His Carabao Away From the Foot of Mayon Volcano

Date: 03-Aug-06
Country: PHILIPPINES
Author: Romeo Ranoco

A Farmer Leads His Carabao Away From the Foot of Mayon Volcano Photo: Romeo Ranoco
Photo: Romeo Ranoco

Lava continues to flow from the crater, approaching just 400m (0.25 miles) away from the 6km (3.7 miles) radius permanent danger zone in Mabinit town.

Mayon volcano has been erupting slowly, putting the lives of thousands of villagers living around its slopes at risk.

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