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Philippines volcanic eruption: Kanlaon volcano 'may progress to further explosive eruptions'

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Mount Kanlaon erupted today ( Dec. 9 ) at 3:03 p.m. local time, spouting a column of ash and gas up to 1.86 miles ( 3 kilometers ) into the sky.

The volcano is one of two dozen active volcanoes in the Philippines and is located in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental .

The latest eruption follows several weeks of volcanic unrest in the region.