Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 8) — State volcanologists raised the alert over Mayon to Level 3 on Thursday, meaning the volcano is currently at an increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption and potential explosive activity can occur within weeks or even days.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recommended that authorities evacuate residents within the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone of Mayon Volcano, which is located in Albay, Bicol.
Areas surrounding the volcano are the towns of Bacacay, Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Malilipot, and Santo Domingo, as well as the cities of Legazpi, Ligao, and Tabaco.
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— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) June 8, 2023
