Mayon Continues Ash Emission, Triggers Pyroclastic Density Current

Mayon continues ash emission, triggers pyroclastic density current

MANILA, Philippines – Mayon Volcano in Albay continued emitting ash and volcanic materials on Thursday, triggering pyroclastic density current (PDC), locally known as “uson” anew, state volcanologists said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a footage captured a collapse-fed PDC descending through the Mi-isi Gully on the volcano’s southwestern slopes at around 8:39 a.m. PDCs are fast-moving flows of h…

Protect cops from ashfall health hazards in Mayon, Kanlaon areas, PNP commanders told

Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered the strict implementation of health safety measures for all frontline personnel manning checkpoints and other public safety response to protect them from respiratory risks posed by heavy volcanic ash and sulfur dioxide exposure due to Mayon and Kanlaon volcano activities.Following the May 2 pyroclastic density current of the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Kanlao…

Lava effusion, collapse seen on slopes of Mayon Volcano

State volcanologists observed lava effusion and collapse on the southwester slopes of the Mayon Volcano on Wednesday evening amid its 121st day of effusive eruption.