Weak ash explosion recorded over Mayon Volcano on Thursday morning

MANILA, Philippines — A weak ash explosion occurred from the Mayon Volcano summit crater on Thursday morning which generated a grayish plume, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). 

Phivolcs showed video footage of the event that was recorded at 9 a.m.

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“This event generated a grayish plume that rose 500 [meters] before drifting east-northeast as recorded by the Calbayog Observation Station (VMCB) RasPi Camera and Mayon Volcano Observatory – Ligñon Hill (VMLH) IP camera,” it wrote in a Facebook post. 

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Meanwhile, based on its 24-hour monitoring, Phivolcs said that the volcano recorded 26 volcanic earthquakes. Its crater remains visible to the naked eye. 

The volcano also released 5,937 tons of sulfur dioxide on Wednesday, which was slightly higher than 5,052 tons of sulfur dioxide recorded on Tuesday. 

The volcano remains under Alert Level 2, which signifies decreased unrest. Phivolcs still prohibits entry into the six-kilometer radius of the permanent danger zone and flying any aircraft close to the volcano. 

The bureau also warns nearby communities of possible hazards such as sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions, rockfalls or landslides, and lahars during heavy and prolonged rainfall. 

The volcano’s status was lowered from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 last August 5, after being placed under Alert Level 3 last January 6 due to its increasing seismic activities.  /mr