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Philippines Evacuates 3,000 as Mayon Volcano Threatens Eruption

1/8/2026

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The Philippines evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from the Mayon danger zone.
Authorities raised the alert level to 3 after rockfalls and pyroclastic flows.
Chief volcanologist Teresito Bacolcol says lava is accumulating, but it is too early to predict a major eruption.
The Mayon Volcano has erupted 54 times since 1616, including an 1814 eruption that buried a town and killed about 1,200.
Quarrying and tourism thrive in the area.

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The Philippines evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from the Mayon danger zone.
Authorities raised the alert level to 3 after rockfalls and pyroclastic flows.
Chief volcanologist Teresito Bacolcol says lava is accumulating, but it is too early to predict a major eruption.
The Mayon Volcano has erupted 54 times since 1616, including an 1814 eruption that buried a town and killed about 1,200.
Quarrying and tourism thrive in the area.