Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption
Science · First reported 30 Oct, 05:45 · Updated 05:54
A moderately explosive eruption at Mayon Volcano on October 30 prompted volcanologists to raise its alert status to Level 3. Authorities warned nearby communities about ashfall and recommended evacuation from the volcano’s permanent danger zone.
- The eruption occurred at 11:53 am and sent an ash plume 3,000 metres above Mayon’s crater.
- Phivolcs raised the volcano from Alert Level 2 to Level 3, describing the change as a new phase of magmatic eruption.
- Phivolcs warned of possible ashfall and advised evacuation from the 6-kilometre permanent danger zone because of volcanic hazards.
Summary written by Lux AI from 2 articles
Key facts
- Eruption date and time
- October 30, 2026, at 11:53 am
- Alert status
- Raised from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 3
- Ash plume
- 3,000 metres above the crater or summit
- Permanent danger zone
- 6-kilometre radius; Phivolcs recommended evacuation
Source spectrum
Far left
Left
Lean left
Centre
Lean right
Right
Far right
Left 2 · Centre 1 · Right 1 of 4 rated sources
Images from the coverage
All coverage
Coverage over time
LeftCentreRight
Articles per hour since first reported, by side.
Ownership
- Corporation 50% (2)
- Government 25% (1)
- Independent 25% (1)
Share of the 4 sources by owner type.