Mayon unrest continues

Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 (intensified magmatic unrest) as monitoring data over the past 24 hours showed continued volcanic activity, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Jan. 8.

- By MERLINA HERNANDO MALIPOT

In its 24-hour observation summary, Phivolcs recorded one volcanic earthquake, 162 rockfall events, and more than 50 pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), indicating sustained instability at the volcano’s edifice.

Phivolcs also noted a crater glow, or “banaag,” which was visible to the naked eye under fair viewing conditions, an indication of ongoing magma activity near the summit.

Meanwhile, the agency reported a moderate volcanic plume rising up to 200 meters above the summit crater and drifting northeast.