Phivolcs warns of light ashfall amid ongoing ash emission at Mayon
Phivolcs has issued a warning for light ashfall in communities south and east of Mayon Volcano due to ongoing lava flow collapses. The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, indicating a high level of unrest and potential for hazardous eruption.
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Manila Bulletin - Phivolcs warns of light ashfall amid ongoing ash emission at Mayon
Phivolcs warns of light ashfall amid ongoing ash emission at Mayon
Phivolcs warned that weak winds prevailing over the volcano may carry volcanic ash toward communities south and east of Mayon.
Phivolcs said the ash emission was caused by the continuing advance and collapse of the front of a new lava flow at the Mi-isi Gully on the volcano's southwestern flank.
Ash rises from Mayon Volcano on Friday, July 17, as the front of a new lava flow advances and collapses along the Mi-isi Gully, generating continuous ash emission. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak winds may bring light ashfall to communities south and east of the volcano. Alert Level 3 remains in effect. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)
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