The Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, is showing menacing activity. Due to numerous falling rocks and debris flows, about 10,000 people have to be evacuated from the danger zone. The Taal, the second most active volcano in the country, also emits smoke.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Phivolcs also reported that parts of the lava dome had collapsed. The latest warning also mentions a clear crater glow and incandescent rock outcrops thrown off the top of Mayon by new liquid lava.
Alert level 3 declared
The famous Fire Mountain, with its cone shape, produced pyroclastic flows of hot lava rock, ash and volcanic gases. A level 3 alert has been issued for the Mayon, meaning a dangerous outbreak is possible within weeks or even days. Neighbors must be evacuated to avoid possible casualties.
Language also shows activity
De Taal, known for its lakes, is also showing renewed activity. Over the past week, clouds of steam rose to a height of 3,000 meters. The strong gas emissions caused volcanic smog (“vog”) in several communities, which can be dangerous for the population.
Residents of Batangas province were asked to protect themselves with masks. Authorities also warned of possible acid rain, which could damage crops.
Both volcanoes are located on the main island of Luzon. Mayon has erupted about 50 times since 1616, while Taal has had more than 30 major eruptions since 1572.
Video: Krakatoa erupted
The Indonesian volcano Krakatau has erupted
Indonesia’s Krakatau volcano, which sits on a separate island between Sumatra and Java, also erupted Friday, spewing a huge plume of ash into the sky (see video above).
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