Tag: Mayon volcano
Timelapse: Mayon volcano in the Philippines spews lava and ash
ALBAY, Philippines (AFP) — Lava and ash shoot up from one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, Mayon, amid fears of a violent explosion.
Philippine Red Cross alerts residents on health hazards of volcanic ash
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) advised the affected communities to be vigilant on the health hazards of volcanic ash to human health as alert level 4 was raised over Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay. According to PRC Health Services, exposure to falling ash may cause a number of health problems especially respiratory illnesses such as nose and throat irritation, coughing, bronchitis-like illness, and discomfort while breathing. Eye irritation and minor skin problems are also among […]
Klase sa mga paaralan sa Camalig, Guinobatan at Ligao City, suspendido na
By: Eddie Ojano Eagle News Correspondent GUINOBATAN, Albay (Eagle News) – Suspendido na ang klase sa mga sa pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa Camalig, Guinobatan, at Ligao City. Ang abiso ay ipinalabas ng Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management na pinamumunuan ni Gov. AL Francis Bichara kaninang 9:00 ng umaga sa kaniyang Facebook account. Ang suspensyon ay kaugnay ng patuloy na katamtaman at malakas na pagbagsak ng abo at ang patuloy na paggulong ng mga pyroclastic […]
News in Photos: Mayon Volcano spews ash
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday morning, January 15 said it monitored an ash column coming from the volcano due to two incident of “lava collapse.” (Photos courtesy of Eagle News Correspondent Orlando Encinares)
12,000 flee as Philippines warns of volcano eruption
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (AFP) — The crater of a rumbling Philippine volcano was glowing bright red Monday, with vulcanologists warning it could erupt within days, sending thousands fleeing from their homes. Volcanic earthquakes and rockfalls have shaken the summit of Mayon over the last 24 hours, after a number of steam-driven eruptions, scientists said. More than 12,000 people have been ordered to leave a seven-kilometre (four-mile) evacuation zone, and there are warnings of destructive mudflows […]
Alert Level 3 hoisted over Mayon volcano
(Eagle News) — An alert level 3 was hoisted over Mt. Mayon in Albay on Sunday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the this was after the volcano was seen to be in a ” noticeably increased unrest.” “After three phreatic eruptions and 158 rockfall events between 4:21 p.m. (January 13) and 7:25 p.m. (January 14), Mayon’s summit crater is now exhibiting bright crater glow that signifies the growth of a new […]
12,000 katao sa Albay, nananatili pa rin sa evacuation center
ALBAY (Eagle News) – Humigit kumulang 12,000 katao na kabilang sa 6km radius permanent danger zone ang nananatili pa rin sa evacuation center ng Albay. Ayon sa Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (ASEMO) na hanggang buwan pa ng Disyembre ngayong taon mananatili ang mga evacuees. Ito ay dahil sa hindi pa rin pumapayag ang Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) sa Albay na ibaba ang alert level ng bulkang Mayon. Ayon kay resident volcanologist […]
PHIVOLCS warns residents near Mayon Volcano
QUEZON City,Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warned resident to not go inside the 6 km – radius permanent danger zone of Mount Mayon due to the possibility of lahar flows, which in turn may be caused by the continuous rain experienced by the province. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DENR commends designation of Albay as UNESCO biosphere reserve
QUEZON CITY, Apr. 29 — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has congratulated the province of Albay on being named a biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Paje said the designation gives due recognition to the province’s commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. “Albay’s recognition as a UNESCO biosphere reserve is a tribute to the outstanding efforts of […]
A Look Back: Mayon Volcano on the verge of explosion
On September 2015, the Mayon Volcano started exhibiting signs of imminent eruption, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology declaring the said volcano under Alert Level 3. The provincial government of Albay implemented forced evacuation on the residents living near the volcano.
Mayon Volcano shows more activity
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the Mayon Volcano showed signs of abnormal activity in the past 24 hours.
