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In Pictures: Dazzling display as Mayon volcano spews lava

Mount Mayon in the Philippines has erupted about 50 times in the last 500 years, sometimes violently.

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Mount Mayon volcano erupts (AP/Bullit Marquez)

Lava spewing from the Philippines’ most active volcano has flowed nearly two miles from the crater in a dazzling but increasingly dangerous eruption.

Mount Mayon has sent lava up to 2,000ft high at times and its ash plumes stretched up to three miles above the crater.

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An explosion from the crater at nightfall onTuesday was capped by one of the most massive lava displays since Mayon started erupting more than a week ago (AP/Dan Amaranto)
At least 56,217 people were taking shelter in 46 evacuation camps (AP/Dan Amaranto)
At least 56,000 people were taking shelter in 46 evacuation camps (AP/Dan Amaranto)
Pyroclastic material cascades down the slopes (AP/Bullit Marquez)
Pyroclastic material cascades down the slopes (AP/Bullit Marquez)
More than 30,000 ash masks, along with food, water and medicine, have been sent to the region (AP/Bullit Marquez)
More than 30,000 ash masks, along with food, water and medicine, have been sent to the region (AP/Bullit Marquez)
The Philippines, which has about 22 active volcanoes (AP/Bullit Marquez)
The Philippines has about 22 active volcanoes (AP/Bullit Marquez)
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