LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — The effusive eruption of Mayon Volcano has continued for 90 consecutive days, with state volcanologists monitoring ongoing lava activity and warning the public to remain outside the danger zone.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the volcano remains under Alert Level 3 as it continues to exhibit volcanic unrest marked by lava flows, minor explosions, and rockfalls.
Phivolcs recently recorded short-lived lava fountaining and minor strombolian activity at the volcano’s summit crater. The activity involved bursts of molten lava and volcanic fragments being ejected from the crater, signaling that magma remains active beneath the volcano.
The ongoing eruption has also generated incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents—locally called “uson”—and falling rocks along the volcano’s slopes. These hazards pose a significant risk to nearby communities if they enter restricted zones.
Authorities have reiterated that entry into the six-kilometer permanent danger zone around the volcano is strictly prohibited while Alert Level 3 remains in effect. The alert level indicates a high level of volcanic unrest and the possibility of hazardous eruptions in the coming weeks.
Mayon Volcano, known for its near-perfect cone shape, is considered the most active volcano in the Philippines and has erupted more than 50 times over the past 500 years.
Local officials and disaster response teams continue to closely monitor the volcano’s activity while maintaining safety measures to protect residents living near the volcano’s slopes.