World · Philippines Bureau
Mayon Volcano Shoots Ash Plume Over 1,600 Meters High
Mayon Volcano in Albay ejected an ash column Tuesday morning, with the plume rising well above the summit, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The brief emission lasted just minutes but was captured by monitoring officials.
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The Albay volcano released an ash plume that climbed more than 1,600 meters above its peak during a short burst early Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The emission occurred between 8:22 a.m. and 8:25 a.m., marking one of the volcano's recent signs of activity in the region. Phivolcs officials documented the three-minute event as part of their ongoing monitoring of the active volcano. The agency continues to track Mayon's seismic and volcanic behavior to ensure public safety in surrounding communities. Residents in nearby areas are advised to remain alert and follow guidance from local disaster management authorities regarding volcanic hazards.