A large ash column spewed from the Mayon Volcano on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, in Albay, Philippines.

On Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a level 4 alert, meaning an eruption was imminent.

Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara cancelled work in the neighborhoods most affected by ashfall, including Camalig, Daraga, and Guinobatan, CNN reported. Credit: Jorimori23 via Storyful