Philippine Mayon Volcano Alert Level 3... "Possible Eruption Within Days"

Evacuation Order Issued for Residents Within a 6km Radius

The Mayon Volcano, a prominent active volcano located in Albay Province in central Philippines, has increased its likelihood of eruption, prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents.

According to foreign media on the 8th, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs) raised the eruption alert level for Mayon Volcano to level 3. Alert level 3 indicates that sudden volcanic earthquakes and deadly gas emissions could threaten nearby communities.

Mayon Volcano spewing lava and volcanic ash. Photo by EPA·Yonhap News

The Institute of Volcanology and Seismology stated, "An eruption with lava flow could occur within days," and issued evacuation orders for residents living within a 6 km radius. They also prohibited flights near the crater.

Previously, on the 5th, the Institute had issued a level 2 alert for Mayon Volcano. Mayon Volcano stands 2,462 meters tall, and nearby residents mostly cultivate crops for self-sustenance.

Mayon Volcano is one of the 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines with the most frequent eruptions, having erupted about 50 times over the past 400 years. During the major eruption in 1841, lava flows swept through nearby villages, killing 1,200 people. In the 2013 eruption, five climbers, including foreigners, died and more than ten were injured.

The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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