Thousands evacuate in Philippines as Mount Pinatubo erupts in 1991 – from the SCMP archive

This article was published on June 13, 1991.

Thousands evacuated after massive explosion in Philippines Volcano’s plume soars 25km by Michael Bociurkiw in San Narciso Theresita Santiago and her neighbours dealt with the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines yesterday (June 12, 1991) the only way they could: they grabbed their children and a few belongings and walked 20 kilometres to sanctuary in Olongapo City.

“I’m feeling very nervous right now,” Mrs Santiago said, as her...