Philippines residents refuse to leave volcano danger zones
Despite repeated warnings that the Philippines’s Taal volcano could erupt at any time, some are risking their lives to stay close to home.
22 Jan 2020
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Despite repeated warnings that the Philippines’s Taal volcano could erupt at any time, some are risking their lives to stay close to home.
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