What's behind Mayon Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that minor strombolian activity and lava effusions continued to be observed at Mayon Volcano in Albay for the 115th day. Mayon Volcano has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Philippines.

Key facts

• The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that minor strombolian activity and lava effusions continued to be observed at Mayon Volcano in Albay for the 115th day.
• The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded minor strombolian activity at Mayon Volcano on Friday.
• Effusive eruption at Mayon Volcano persists on its 116th consecutive day, producing incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), locally known as “uson”, and frequent rockfalls," the agency said.
• Based on the 24-hour report of the agency on the volcano, Mayon recorded 45 volcanic earthquakes with 32 volcanic tremors that lasted between one to 50 minutes long.
• Meanwhile, continued activity prompted the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to issue an alert for Mayon Volcano on Friday afternoon.

What we know

Going deeper, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded minor strombolian activity at Mayon Volcano on Friday.

On the substance, Effusive eruption at Mayon Volcano persists on its 116th consecutive day, producing incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), locally known as “uson”, and frequent rockfalls," the agency said.

Beyond the headlines, Based on the 24-hour report of the agency on the volcano, Mayon recorded 45 volcanic earthquakes with 32 volcanic tremors that lasted between one to 50 minutes long.

More precisely, Meanwhile, continued activity prompted the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to issue an alert for Mayon Volcano on Friday afternoon.

It is worth noting that PHIVOLCS reports minor strombolian activity observed at Mayon Volcano crater.

By the numbers

At this stage, Minor Strombolian activity seen on Day 111 of Mayon’s effusive eruption.

On a related note, Minor Strombolian activity anew at Mayon on 101st day of effusive eruption.

Going deeper, the NDRRMC shared that the volcano had another episode of minor Strombolian activity at around 2:04 p.m.

On the substance, Mayon is currently at its 116th consecutive day of effusive eruption, and remains at Alert Level 3 or relatively high unrest. — BAP, GMA News.

What they're saying

“Sumunod sa abiso ng awtoridad,” the advisory read.

The wider context

On a related note, On Thursday morning, a short-lived lava fountaining event and emission of a pyroclastic density current was recorded from the Mayon Volcano Observatory.

Going deeper, Alert Level 3 was maintained as entry into the six-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mayon remains strictly prohibited.

On the substance, According to PHIVOLCS, the event occurred at the summit crater around 2:41 a.m. and generated ash plumes approximately 100 meters above the crater before drifting west-southwest.

Beyond the headlines, it also emitted 2,087 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux and 307 instances of rockfalls on 29 April.

More precisely, Meanwhile, Mount Bulusan in the Bicol Region which was raised from an Alert Level 0 to Alert Level 1 in late March was hit with 127 quakes during the same period.

The bottom line

• The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded minor strombolian activity at Mayon Volcano on Friday.
• The NDRRMC shared that the volcano had another episode of minor Strombolian activity at around 2:04 p.m.
• It also emitted 2,087 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux and 307 instances of rockfalls on 29 April.