The alert level at Mayon Volcano has been raised to 3.

The alert level at Mayon Volcano has been raised to 3.

06.01.2026 20:11

The alert level has been raised to 3 due to volcanic activity at Mayon Volcano in Albay province, Philippines. Evacuation of a 6-kilometer area has been requested due to the risk of lava flows and dangerous eruptions.

It was announced that the alarm level for Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has been raised to 3 due to the risk of an eruption.

There is increased activity at Mayon Volcano in Albay province of the Philippines. In a statement made by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), it was stated that the alarm level has been raised to the 3rd level in a 5-level system, indicating an increased risk of lava flow and the potential for a dangerous eruption within a few weeks.

IT COULD ERUPT AT ANY MOMENT

Due to lava flows, rockfalls, and other risks, a warning was issued to evacuate the 6-kilometer danger zone. Pilots were urged to avoid flying near the summit of Mayon, as the ash that could be ejected after a sudden eruption could be dangerous for aircraft.

IT ERUPTED 2 YEARS AGO

Known as the most active of the 22 volcanoes in the Philippines, Mayon's last eruption occurred in June 2023, during which the volcano spewed lava and toxic gas.

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