Phivolcs

State volcanologists recorded 256 rockfalls at Mayon Volcano amid ongoing lava flows, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The volcano has been at Alert Level 3 since January 6. It also generated 41 pyroclastic density currents and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions.

January 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Mayon Volcano's activity has intensified since early January, with the alert level raised to 3 on January 6—up from Level 2 set on New Year's Day—and a lava dome collapse on January 10 producing glowing pyroclastic flows and lava along multiple gullies. Over 4,000 residents in Albay have been evacuated amid heightened risks.