MAYON Update

Posted on April 17, 2007 - Filed Under Mayon News, Mayon Volcano | Leave a Comment

This is a notice for the lowering of Mayon activity status from Alert Level 2 (evidence of magmatic intrusion that could eventually lead to an eruption) to Alert Level 1 (no hazardous eruption imminent).
After the alert status was lowered to Alert Level 2 last October 3, 2006, Mayon Volcano (13.2576ºN, 123.6856ºE) has consistently manifested the [...]

Scientists: Philippines’ Mayon Volcano Ready to Erupt

Posted on April 12, 2007 - Filed Under Mayon Volcano, Mayon Volcano Articles | Leave a Comment

MANILA, Philippines — The Mayon volcano appeared ready to blow its top Monday as six explosions sent ash columns up to a half-mile high and led officials to evacuate 50,000 people from an extended danger zone.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert to level 4, saying an explosive eruption appeared imminent. [...]