Powerful volcano eruption in the Philippines

Footage has emerged from Philippines of the Bulusan Volcano eruption this week.

In the video, filmed on Monday afternoon, the volcano spews an ash column 500 metres into the air.

According to local media, people who live near the volcano have been put on alert by the authorities and no one is allowed within 4km of the crater.

Bulusan Volcano is the southernmost volcano on Luzon Island and is the Philippines’ fourth most active volcano after Mayon, Taal and Kanlaon.