Mayon Volcano, the most famous active volcano in the Philippines, erupted 8am today, May 7, 2013. According to PHIVOLCS:
"It is strongly advised that the public refrain from entering the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to the threat of sudden steam-driven eruptions and rock falls from the upper and middle slopes of the volcano"
Be safe everyone! Here’s the advisory released by PHIVOLCS and some of the pictures and videos from our fellow netizens within the area.
MAYON VOLCANO ADVISORY 07 May 2013 8:30 AM
Mayon Volcano (13.2500°N, 123.6833°E) at 8:00 AM today, produced a small phreatic event that lasted about 73 seconds. The gray to brown clouds reached 500 meters above the summit and drifted west southwest. No volcanic earthquake was detected within the past 24-hour observation period. Seismic and gas emission parameters remain within background levels and indicate no intensification of volcanic activity.
With the above observations, PHIVOLCS is maintaining an Alert Level 0 status which means that no magmatic eruption is imminent. However, small phreatic explosions including small steam and ash ejections may occur suddenly with little or no warning. It is strongly advised that the public refrain from entering the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to the threat of sudden steam-driven eruptions and rock falls from the upper and middle slopes of the volcano.
SOURCE: PHIVOLCS Site
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