by Xinhua writer Zhang Yisheng
LEGAZPI CITY, the Philippines, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- On Luzon island, Mayon Volcano stands tall, a nearly perfect cone against the Philippine sky.
But these days, its beauty is deceptive. Beneath the surface, the mountain is restless. For the thousands of people living in its shadow, Mayon is no longer just a landmark -- it is a ticking time bomb.
Since Jan. 6, the volcano
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