LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — Mayon Volcano released a grayish-to-brownish ash plume that climbed 400 meters above its summit crater around midday on Saturday, October 17, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
In its advisory, PHIVOLCS reported that the ash emission event occurred at 11:05 a.m., with the resulting plume drifting toward the western direction. The activity was successfully monitored through the Crater RasPi and IP cameras operated by the Mayon Volcano Observatory situated at Ligñon Hill.
State seismologists noted that Alert Level 2 continues to be hoisted over the volcano, indicating a moderate state of unrest.
“Alert Level 2 prevails over Mayon and entry into the 6-km Permanent Danger Zone should be prohibited,” the agency stated.
Authorities reiterated that stepping foot inside the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is strictly banned due to underlying safety threats. These hazards include unexpected explosions, rockfalls, landslides, and fast-moving avalanches of scorching gas and volcanic debris known as pyroclastic density currents.
Residents and local authorities around the region are advised to maintain vigilance and strictly adhere to safety guidelines while the volcano remains under heightened monitoring.