The Mayon volcano, known for its breathtaking beauty and occasional fiery temperament, has recently alerted residents and authorities as it continues exhibiting signs of unrest. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS/Jay Carolino and Arren Christian Ventura)
MANILA, Philippines — The Mayon volcano remains in a state of “high level of unrest” even a month after being placed under Alert Level 3.
In a bulletin released on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) stated that there is still a possibility of a hazardous eruption occurring within weeks or days, and advised that the six-kilometer danger zone should remain evacuated.
“Alert level 3 is being maintained over Mayon, indicating its current high level of unrest and the potential for a hazardous eruption within weeks or days. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the six-kilometer danger zone uninhabited due to the risks of pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, rockfalls, and other volcanic hazards,” the bulletin read.
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The eruption of lava from Mayon volcano has continued during the latest 24-hour observation period, according to Phivolcs.
“The lava flows have extended to approximately 2,800 meters and 1,300 meters along the Mi-si and Bonga gullies,” it noted.
During the monitoring cycle from 5 a.m., July 7, to 5:00 a.m. July 8, eight volcanic earthquakes were recorded, which is lower than the 79 earthquakes reported on Friday. However, the number of rockfall events increased from 216 to 303.
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Phivolcs also reported one lava collapse pyroclastic density current that produced a 300-meter ash cloud. The volcano’s sulfur dioxide degassing has persisted, with an average of 792 metric tons recorded during the last 24-hour observation period.
The alert level of Mayon Volcano was raised from 2 to 3 on June 8 due to increased seismic activities. The volcano began spewing lava on June 11.
Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol stated on June 13 that Mayon’s unrest could last for a few months, citing similarities between its current volcanic activities and its restiveness in 2018 and 2014.
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