LIVE updates:Mayon Volcano restiveness

Incandescent pyroclastic density currents (PDC) or “uson” and rockfall are continually shed from the summit lava dome of Mayon Volcano onto the Mi-isi, Bonga and Basud Gullies at around 9:46 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on January 6 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an onset of dome collapse pyroclastic density current.

Here are the latest updates on the volcano's activity and related events. (Can't view the updates below? Click here.)

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