The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday reported Mayon Volcano in Albay continues to show signs of unrest, including lava fountaining.
Time-lapse videos taken by the Department of Science and Technology–Phivolcs Quick Response Team from the Mayon Volcano Observatory showed minor strombolian activity and short-lived lava fountaining at 3:02 a.m. and 3:34 a.m.
“Effusive eruption at Mayon Volcano continues for the 79th consecutive day, generating incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDC) or ‘uson,’ and rockfalls,” Phivolcs said.
“Alert Level 3 prevails over Mayon and entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone should be prohibited,” it warned.
Phivolcs said lava effusion was observed Monday in the Basud, Bonga, and Mi-isi gullies, along with minor strombolian activity. A total of 180 volcanic earthquakes, 327 rockfalls, nine PDC signals, and 1,630 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions were recorded, while moderate plumes reached up to 500 meters and drifted west-southwest.
