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Philippine City Dusted in Ash Following Volcanic Eruption

The Philippine city of La Carlota was coated in a thick layer of ash following the eruption of Mount Kaolan on Tuesday, April 8.According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the eruption was caused by a blockage of volcanic gas that began on January 10. The buildup of pressure precipitated the explosive eruption.Aerial footage from Mark B Sarabia shows roofs, roads, and fields colored gray from falling volcanic ash. Credit: Mark B Sarabia via Storyful

The Philippine city of La Carlota was coated in a thick layer of ash following the eruption of Mount Kaolan on Tuesday, April 8. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the eruption was caused by a blockage of volcanic gas that began on January 10. The buildup of pressure precipitated the explosive eruption.

Aerial footage from Mark B Sarabia shows roofs, roads, and fields colored gray from falling volcanic ash. Credit: Mark B Sarabia via Storyful.