PHIVOLCS REPORTS MINOR ERUPTION AT MAYON VOLCANO SUMMIT CRATER

​Mayon Volcano experienced a minor eruption at its summit crater during the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

​Monitoring equipment recorded minor Strombolian activity at 1:15 a.m., captured by the thermal camera at the Upper Lidong Observation Station (VMUL) alongside the RasPi and IP crater cameras located at the Mayon Volcano Observatory on Ligñon Hill (VMLH).

​Following the activity, PHIVOLCS maintained Alert Level 3 over the volcano and strongly reminded the public to steer clear of the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone due to potential hazards.

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