Mayon Volcano made for an eye-catching view on social media after its peak was capped with salakot-like lenticular clouds anew on Thursday, Nov. 12. Photographer John Cidric Santillan took to Facebook to share snaps of the popular tourist spot in Albay after Typhoon Ulysses dumped heavy rain in the Bicol region on Nov. 12. ADVERTISEMENTThe cloud formation shows lens-shaped clouds which normally appear in mountain ranges and volcanoes, but can rarely be seen on ordinary days. These clouds usually develop when sufficient moisture is present above the mountain-top level during good weather conditions, creating a series of oscillating waves. ADVERTISEMENTConsidering that the Mayon Volcano is a highly active stratovolcano in the country with recorded historical eruptions, it could be more dangerous when it erupts again, sending thousands of residents to various evacuation camps.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 13, 2020 10:07 UTC