Tag: PHIVOLCS update on Mayon

Mayon update: Over 300 rockfall events monitored in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Over 300 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its Mayon update that apart from the 303 rockfall events, also monitored were eight volcanic earthquakes, one lava collapse pyroclastic density current event. One repetitive pulse tremor was also recorded since July 3 at 3:47 p.m. until 12 p.m. of July 7. Lava flow reaching 2.8 kilometers and 1.3 kilometers long was […]

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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 […]

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