Phivolcs logs 2 Mayon rockfall events
MAJESTIC BUT DANGEROUS Mount Mayon towers above Legazpi City, the provincial capital of Albay and the regional center of Bicol, belying the danger that lurks on its slopes as the volcano remains restive. This photo was taken on Friday, two days before Mayon’s steam-driven eruption. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA
LEGAZPI CITY — At least two rockfall events were recorded at Mayon Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday, citing its 24-hour observation.
Despite this, the volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating a low level of unrest.
Phivolcs also observed short-term inflation around Mayon’s surrounding areas, accompanied by a west-southwest and west-drifting moderate emission of the volcano’s plume.
No volcanic earthquakes have been recorded in the past two weeks.
Phivolcs reminded nearby communities to remain vigilant for possible hazards, such as phreatic eruptions, rockfalls, or lahar flows due to prolonged rainfall in Albay.— Geromae Hope de la Fuente/Inquirer intern INQ
