WATCH: Mayon Volcano lava effusion continues

Mayon Volcano in Albay continued to show signs of intensified unrest on Saturday, with lava effusion seen at the summit crater, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The lava effusion was recorded by PHIVOLCS at 6:03 p.m.

"Effusive eruption at Mayon Volcano continues for the 32nd consecutive day, generating incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDC) or 'uson', and rockfall," PHIVOLCS said.

As of Thursday, Feb. 5, the lava was observed to have flowed down from the crater up to around 3.77 km to the Basud Gully in the east, 1.59 km to the Bonga Gully in the southeast, and 1.34 km to the Mi-isi Gully in the south it added.

"Alert Level 3 prevails over Mayon and entry into the 6-km Permanent Danger Zone must be prohibited," PHIVOLCS said.

Two volcanic earthquakes, 401 rockfall events, and 17 PDCs were also observed to have occurred at the volcano on Saturday.

Mayon Volcano also emitted 1,799 tonnes of sulfur dioxide in the past 24 hours.

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Moderate plumes rose up to 500 meters above the crater before drifting in the west-northwest, northwest, and north directions.

PHIVOLCS reiterated that flying aircraft close to the volcano should not be allowed.

It said Mayon Volcano continues to pose hazards such as:

• rockfalls or landslides or avalanches;
• ballistic fragments;
• lava flows and lava fountaining;
• PDCs;
• moderate-sized explosions; and
• lahars during heavy and prolonged rainfall.

—KG, GMA Integrated News