On This DayThousands evacuate in Philippines as Mount Pinatubo erupts in 1991 – from the SCMP archiveOn this day 35 years ago, Mount Pinatubo’s eruption stranded dozens of tourists in Philippines, with special flights for Hongkongers3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 11:30am, 15 Jun 2026This article was published on June 13, 1991.Thousands evacuated after massive explosion in PhilippinesVolcano’s plume soars 25kmby Michael Bociurkiw in San NarcisoTheresita 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 two-year-old son wiped a layer of greyish dust away from his sore eyes.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Thousands evacuate in Philippines as Mount Pinatubo erupts in 1991 – from the SCMP archive
On June 12, 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines experienced a massive explosion, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate. Theresita Santiago and her neighbors walked 20 kilometers to Olongapo City with their children and belongings to seek safety.
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On June 12, 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines experienced a massive explosion, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate. Theresita Santiago and her neighbors walked 20 kilometers to Olongapo City with their children and belongings to seek safety. The volcano's plume reached an altitude of 25 kilometers. The article, published on June 13, 1991, by Michael Bociurkiw, details the immediate aftermath of the eruption, including the fear and displacement experienced by those affected. This event also stranded dozens of tourists, necessitating special flights for Hongkongers.
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Mrs Santiago said, 'I’m feeling very nervous right now.'
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Theresita Santiago and neighbours walked 20 kilometres to sanctuary in Olongapo City.
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Volcano’s plume soars 25km.
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Mount Pinatubo's eruption stranded dozens of tourists in Philippines.
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Thousands evacuated after massive explosion in Philippines.
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