PHIVOLCS: Minor strombolian activity on Day 100 of Mayon’s effusive eruption

State volcanologists on Wednesday morning observed minor Strombolian activity at the summit crater of the Mayon Volcano, which continued its effusive eruption for the 100th consecutive day.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) shared camera footage of the low-level activity on its social media accounts.

The volcanic activity was recorded at 5:47 a.m. to 5:48 a.m.

Minor Strombolian activity is defined as a low-level, intermittent explosion that launches lava fountains and magma fragments from the crater.

The day before, PHIVOLCS observed short-lived lava fountaining anew at the summit crater of the volcano.

Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption entered its 100th consecutive day, marked by incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) or “uson,” and frequent rockfalls.

PHIVOLCS reminded the public that Alert Level 3 is still in effect over Mayon Volcano and that entry into its six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) is prohibited. — JMA, GMA News