Tag: Mayon update

Mayon update: 2 volcanic quakes, 299 rockfall events monitored in 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Two volcanic earthquakes and 299 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. In its recent Mayon update, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 507 tons per day. A plume up to 800 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS recommended a ban on the entry into the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone. It […]

PHIVOLCS says Mayon volcano lava flow now 2.5 kilometers long

(Eagle News) — The lava flow monitored at Mayon has advanced to “maximum lengths” of 2.5 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. One volcanic earthquake, 301 rockfall events, and two pyroclastic density events were also monitored. According to PHIVOLCS, sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 389 tons per day. A plume 800 meters tall was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone should be […]

Lava flow spanning 1.5 kilometers monitored at Mayon: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–A slow lava flow 1.5 kilometers long has been monitored at Mayon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, June 18. PHIVOLCS said also monitored were three volcanic earthquakes, 274 rockfall events and 11 pyroclastic density current events. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1004 tons per day. PHIVOLCS said a 100-meter-tall plume was also monitored heading westward. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is […]

Lava flow, volcanic quakes, rockfall events monitored at Mayon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Mayon Volcano continued to show intensified unrest, with a very slow effusion of lava flow and lava collapse found within 3.3 kilometers from the crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday, June 17. PHIVOLCS said the lava flow had a maximum length of 1.5 kilometers and the lava collapse was found on Mi-isi and Bonga gullies. Two volcanic earthquakes, 280 rockfall events, and nine pyroclastic density current events were also […]

7 volcanic quakes, 309 rockfall events monitored at Mayon: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes and 309 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven pyroclastic density events. PHIVOLCS said a slow effusion of lava was also monitored from the summit crater. Over 100, or 149, tons of sulfur dioxide flux were monitored in a day. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The […]

1 volcanic earthquake, 177 rockfall events monitored at Mayon: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–One volcanic earthquake and 177 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were a moderate plume emission and a crater glow. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1205 tons per day on June 10. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The ban on aircraft flying close to the volcano is also in […]

1 volcano, 59 rockfall events monitored at Mayon; Alert Level 3 still in place

(Eagle News)–One volcano and 59 rockfall events were reported in Mayon, which remains on Alert Level 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderate plume emission was also monitored. A crater glow can be detected by the naked eye. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 417 tons/day. The volcano edifice remains inflated. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited. Flying aircraft close to […]

10 volcanic quakes, 1 rockfall event monitored at Mayon; PHIVOLCS says “no magmatic eruption imminent”

(Eagle News) — Ten volcanic earthquakes and one rockfall event were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, had a magnitude range of ML1.1 to ML3.1, with the strongest recorded at 7:41 am yesterday. That earthquake was felt at Intensity I in the center of the municipality of Sto. Domingo, Albay. Also monitored at Mayon were moderate steam […]

Steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News) — Steam and sulfur dioxide emissions have been monitored at Mayon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the emission of white steam-laden plumes from the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was monitored in 24 hours and was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. Both inflation and deflation were monitored along different sectors of the volcano, while a faint crater […]

PHIVOLCS: 3 rockfall events, sulfur dioxide emission monitored at Mayon but no magmatic eruption imminent

(Eagle News) — Three rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. The emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27, PHIVOLCS said. Both inflation and deflation were recorded in different sectors of the volcano. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that while no magmatic eruption was imminent, […]

Volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide emission monitored at Mayon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News) — Two volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. It said sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. PHIVOLCS said that while no magmatic eruption was imminent, at alert level 1, the volcano was at “an abnormal condition.” As such, […]

PHIVOLCS: 7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon in 24 hours but magmatic eruption not imminent

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was last measured at an average of 634 tons on January 27. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that while there was no magmatic […]