MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday lowered to Alert Level 1 the warning over Mayon Volcano, as there has been a “continued decline” in its monitored parameters. Another observation that was noted, Phivolcs said, is that the steaming activity from the volcano’s crater is now characterized as “weak to moderate.”While the warning over the Mayon Volcano has been lowered, Phivolcs cautioned that the warning should not be interpreted that the volcano’s unrest has ceased. “The public is still reminded to avoid entry into the 6-km Permanent Danger Zone due to perennial hazards of rockfall, avalanche, ash puff and sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruption at the summit area,” Phivolcs warned. Mayon—known as the Philippines’ most active volcano—last erupted from January to March 2018. /MUFADVERTISEMENTRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 17, 2020 03:33 UTC