According to the PHIVOLCS, Mayon Volcano underwent a soft eruption which caused a lava flow.
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Mount Mayon still under Alert Level 3 despite “quiet” lava flow, says Palace
(Eagle News Service) — Mount Mayon remains in Alert Level 3, despite quiet lava flow activities early Sunday, a Palace official said.“Batay sa pinakahuling ulat ng NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council), umiiral ang Alert Level 3 sa Mount Mayon na ang ibig sabihin ay ito: that magma is at the center of the volcano and that hazardous eruption is possible within weeks,” Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said an interview […]
More soldiers to be sent around Mt. Mayon to keep people out of danger
LEGAZPI City, Albay (ENS) — The Southern Luzon Command is preparing to send in more soldiers as reinforcement in Albay province to help the members of the 901st Infantry brigade of the Philippine Army in keeping watch around the six to seven kilometer danger zone of Mt. Mayon. Because evacuees kept on returning to their homes inside the danger zone, the Albay provincial government was forced to seek the help of the SOLCOM to […]
PHIVOLCS will not lower alert level
Despite fewer incidents of rockfall and volcanic quakes, the PHIVOLCS said that it will not lower Mayon Volcano’s alert level. The sulfur dioxide emissions of the said volcano has risen, meaning that there is continuous activity inside the volcano. The volcano has also swollen up, indicating that there is magma movement inside of it. PHIVOLCS added that there is a possibility that they would heighten the current alert level if the volcano’s abnormal activity continues. […]
Mayon Volcano undergoing quiet eruptions
PHIVOLCS confirmed that the Mayon Volcano has been undergoing quiet eruptions since last week.
9 towns Albay may be affected by ashfall – PAGASA
PAGASA has warned 9 towns in Albay province about the possibility of ash fall from Mayon Volcano.
Albay prepares for worst-case secenario
The local government of Albay is preparing for the worst case scenario once the Mayon Volcano erupts. It was discovered that the lava dome in the mouth of the volcano was in a bad condition. It now reaches the height of a 41-storey building and may collapse with the continuing rise in pressure inside the said lava dome. According to Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office Head Cedric Daep, there is a possibility that […]
Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano may erupt within weeks
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) continues its close watch of Mayon volcano which is still placed under alert level 3. It said that the eruption of Mayon Volcano is imminent, saying that its internal processes are continuing despite an outwardly calm appearance. In its latest advisory, Phivolcs said Mayon Volcano’s seismic network recorded three volcanic earthquakes and 18 rockfall events during the past 24-hour observation period. Weak to moderate emission of […]
Mayon Volcano may explode anytime
PHIVOLCS warns that Mayon Volcano may explode anytime. The report came after the absence of rockfall incidents and volcanic earthquakes, which means that the volcano is now gathering pressure, thus raising the possibility of explosion. The lava may flow in the southeast side of the volcano, near the towns of Sto. Domingo, Daraga, Legaspi and Camarig.
Huge fund needed for zero casualty
There is a need for a large fund to ensure zero casualty as well as to continue to support residents that will be affected by the impending explosion of the Mayon volcano. This is according to the estimate of NDRRMC Administrator and OCD Executive Director Alexander Pama after inspecting the situation of residents in evacuation centers. Pama visited Camalig North Elementary School where most of the evacuees from the 6km permanent danger zone were staying […]
‘Starter kits’ distributed to Mayon evacuees
MANILA, Sept. 19 (PNA) — To ensure the safety and comfort of families evacuated from Mount Mayon danger zones in Albay, authorities started distributing “starter kits” to the displaced people. 901st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Raul Farnacio on Friday said that these “starter kits” consist of blankets, sleeping mats and mosquito nets. Farnacio said these items are now being given to families sheltering in evacuation centers. The 901st Infantry Brigade commander said that no untoward […]
Mayon, dangerous
The local government of Albay continues to warn tourists to stay away from Mayon Volcano. Albay Governor Joey Salceda reminds everyone, especially tourists to stay away from the volcano and its danger zones. Mayon continues to exhibit abnormal activity while the local government conducts forced evacuation of residents in areas near the volcano. In the past 24 hours, PHIVOLCS recorded more rockfall incidents and volcanic earthquakes.
