Phivolcs Records 126 Quakes and 179 Rockfall Events in Mayon Volcano
The state seismology agency has reported that Mayon Volcano generated 126 quakes and 179 rockfall events over the past 24 hours.
On Monday (August 14, 2023), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released the latest update on Mayon Volcano, which is currently under alert level 3. The volcanic earthquakes include 56 tremor events that lasted from one to 45 minutes, according to the 5 am Phivolcs bulletin.
The Mayon Volcano Network has detected a pyroclastic density current and four lava front collapses. A slow lava effusion, extending 3.4 kilometers along the Bonga Gully, 1.1 kilometers along Basud Gully, and 2.8 kilometers along Mi-isi Gully, continues.
Phivolcs reported that the collapses of the lava flow margins and summit dome have spread debris within a four-kilometer radius of the crater.
PHIVOLCS has warned that there is a possibility of a hazardous eruption occurring within a matter of weeks or even days. The buildup of seismic and volcanic activity raises concerns about the potential disastrous eruption.
Mayon Volcano’s continuous instability has already had a severe effect on nearby residents. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the volcano’s activities have affected about 38,000 people or 9,000 families across 26 barangays in the Bicol Region.
Local authorities and emergency response teams are working tirelessly to protect the safety and well-being of these communities while Alert Level 3 remains in effect. To reduce possible hazards, evacuation plans and preparedness procedures are being implemented.
Mayon’s unrest has displaced at least 18,000 individuals, who have been transferred to 27 evacuation centers. Meanwhile, about 400 families are residing outside the evacuation centers.
This is a developing story, just visit this website regularly or refresh the page for further updates about Mayon Volcano’s restiveness.
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