Mayon Volcano Erupts Again, Emissions Rise 1,600 Meters
Mayon Volcano emits ash, maintaining Alert Level 3 status.
The Brief
- Ash emission occurred at 8:22 a.m. yesterday.
- Plume rose 1,600 meters and drifted southwest.
- Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Mayon.
Mayon Volcano in Albay experienced another ash emission yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
The ash plume reached a height of 1,600 meters above the crater and moved in a southwest direction.
Alert Level 3, indicating an increased risk of a hazardous eruption, remains active for the volcano.
State volcanologists have warned that entry into the six-kilometer radius permanent danger zone is strictly forbidden due to potential volcanic hazards.
Residents near Mayon are urged to stay alert for pyroclastic density currents, lahars, and sediment-laden stream flows.
Flying aircraft near the volcano’s summit is prohibited due to the risk of sudden eruptions or ash emissions.
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