Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted again and is being kept at Alert Level 3, 中国新闻网 reports. The elevated status signals a growing likelihood of a hazardous eruption. People are barred from entering a permanent danger zone that extends six kilometres from the volcano.
Residents living near the mountain are being told to watch for volcanic density currents, lava flows and falling rocks, according to 中国新闻网. Aircraft are also prohibited from flying close to the summit, a measure meant to guard against a sudden eruption or the release of volcanic ash.
Experts describe Mayon as an open-vent volcano, which makes its activity harder to forecast, 中国新闻网 reports. Its eruptions have become more frequent in recent years. The volcano used to erupt roughly once every nine to ten years, but activity has picked up since 2018. In 2026 it has already released more lava or magma within shorter gaps between quiet periods and fresh magma supply.
The reporting does not specify the size of the latest eruption or give details on how many people have been moved. Other outlets, including Newswav and 联合早报, reported that residents within the six-kilometre radius were being urgently evacuated.
Watch for updates from Philippine authorities on whether the alert level is raised further or lowered, and for any expansion of the evacuation zone.
