It’s been a while since I’ve done a report on volcanic activity, but there have been some interesting developments in the world of geology that I thought I would share.

To begin with, the Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, sending a massive ash plume approximately 2.5 miles into the sky. The eruption has caused significant disruptions, including school closures, evacuations, and health warnings for residents in affected areas.

While no injuries were immediately reported, volcanic ash blanketed nearby villages and significantly reduced visibility, complicating transport and raising health concerns.

Authorities raised the alert level, warning of the potential for further hazardous volcanic activity. Officials ordered evacuations for those living within a 6-kilometer radius (nearly 4-mile) of the volcano’s crater as emergency shelters began filling...