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Mayon Volcano Erupts: Alert Level 3, Residents Warned

1/11/2026

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The Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, remains at Alert Level 3 as of January 10, 2026, due to ongoing volcanic activity.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 150 rockfall events and 90 pyroclastic density currents in the last 24 hours, which pose significant danger.
Since January 8, the volcano has emitted 214 tons of sulfur dioxide and produced a plume rising 500 meters.
Phivolcs warns residents of hazards like rockfalls and lava flows, restricting access to the six-kilometer danger zone.

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The Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, remains at Alert Level 3 as of January 10, 2026, due to ongoing volcanic activity.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 150 rockfall events and 90 pyroclastic density currents in the last 24 hours, which pose significant danger.
Since January 8, the volcano has emitted 214 tons of sulfur dioxide and produced a plume rising 500 meters.
Phivolcs warns residents of hazards like rockfalls and lava flows, restricting access to the six-kilometer danger zone.