Volcanic earthquake monitored, rock fall in Mayon-Vivoulx area

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Saturday that 59 volcanic earthquakes and 59 rock events were detected at Mayon Volcano in the past 24 hours.

In his 5 a.m. update, Vivolex said rockfall events have spawned pyroclastic debris in the south and southeast canyons about 1,500 meters from the summit crater.

Philvocs said a “serious” eruption is likely within weeks or even days since Mayon is currently in a relatively high level of unrest as magma forms at its crater.

Vivoleks said the glow of a crater or “panag” and glowing rocks from the fresh lava can be seen at Mayon’s summit.

Vivoleks said Alert Level 3 remains in place and advised civil aviation authorities to avoid flying near the summit of the volcano as ash from any sudden eruption could be hazardous to aircraft.

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Based on the current prevailing wind pattern, the Ashfall event is likely to occur on the south side of the volcano.

Meanwhile, Taal volcano remains below Alert Level 1 with a lower level of unrest.

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