Philippines: Mayon Volcano Eruption Spewing Ash Over Albay

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Saturday, May 2, sending massive ashfall across villages in Albay province, affecting nearly 200,000 people, prompting thousands to evacuate.

Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 3

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

Spanish man given 100-km walker certificate in Japan

Spanish man given 100-km walker certificate in Japan

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Ivan Cuello Guillemes (L) and his wife Maria Garcia Marques, both wearing traditional-style Japanese hats, show their certificates after walking a 100-kilometer route on the 88-spot Buddhism ''ohenro'' tour in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 22, 2009.

Spanish man given 100-km walker certificate in Japan

Spanish man given 100-km walker certificate in Japan

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Ivan Cuello Guillemes (L) and his wife Maria Garcia Marques, both wearing traditional-style Japanese hats, show their certificates after walking a 100-kilometer route on the 88-spot Buddhism ''ohenro'' tour in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 22, 2009. (Kyodo)