MANILA, Jan 30 — The Philippines' Mayon volcano remains at alert level three after effusive eruptions have been monitored for 23 consecutive days, as authorities warned residents to stay away.
Anadolu Ajansı reported the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as saying that Mayon remains highly active, producing incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents, and frequent rockfalls, citing local media outlet Inquirer.
In the 24 hours leading up to midnight today, Phivolcs recorded 21 volcanic earthquakes, 351 rockfall events, and 64 pyroclastic density currents.
Observations also noted the release of 1,474 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and a volcanic plume rising 1,000 metre above the crater, drifting northwest and west-southwest.
The authorities have warned that ongoing hazards include rockfalls, landslides, avalanches, lava fountaining, moderate explosions and lahars, particularly during heavy or prolonged rainfall.
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the 6km Permanent Danger Zone around the volcano.
Mayon has erupted more than 50 times over the past 500 years.
