LEGAZPI
CITY (Jan 31) – Alert Level 4 remains over Mayon Volcano said PHIVOLCS Lignon
Hill Mayon Volcano Observatory, Resident Volcanologist Ed Laguerta said in an
interview over DZGB News Wednesday.
Mayon
Volcano continue its lava effusion at an increased volume and is now flowing at
Bonga Channel – Padang side, Legazpi City and Basud Gully fronting the municipality
of Sto. Domingo, Albay.Result of the aerial inspection disclosed that Malilipot
and Tabaco City has notable pyroclastic flow but remains at the upper portion
of the volcano. Intermittent
short-lived lava fountaining to 200m heights occurred throughout the night.
Meanwhile,
pyroclastic flow in Basud Gully according to Laguerta has notably increased
and there are burnt portions recorded. White smoke emission today indicates
water steaming at the crater of the volcano. He added that pyroclastic
deposits in the abovementioned river channels posed danger of lahar flow during
heavy rains. He warned the public to avoid prohibited areas to be safe from any
eventualities. (Mar de la Cruz)
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