Lava flows from Mount Mayon on January 25th, 2018, as seen from south of Manila, the Philippines. Philippine authorities declared a no-go zone around the volcano after tens of thousands of residents fled to safety.
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Viewfinder is Pacific Standard's daily photo feature, showcasing one image from the news.
A plume of volcanic smoke rises over the area of Leilani Estates on May 6th, 2018, on Hawaii's Big Island.
People walk through a flooded shopping mall in the Heng Fa Chuen district during Super Typhoon Mangkhut in Hong Kong, China, on September 16th, 2018.
People pay homage to earthquake victims in Mexico City on September 19th, 2018, on the anniversary of two deadly earthquakes.
Rescue personnel carry children on their shoulders through flood waters during a rescue operation in Annamanada, a village in India, on August 19th, 2018.
An Indonesian search-and-rescue team looks for victims under a collapsed mosque following an earthquake on August 7th, 2018, in Lombok Island, Indonesia.
A resident secures the roof of his house to a tree in preparation for Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
