The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said Sunday that rain-triggered lahar flow occurred on the southern slope of Mayon volcano. In a press briefing, Phivolcs said lahar flowed between the Anuling and Miisi channels on Saturday afternoon due to continuous rain in the province of Albay. ADVERTISEMENTThe Phivolcs earlier warned Albay residents for possible lahar flow due to bad weather. READ: Phivolcs warns of lahar flow near Mayon due to heavy rainIn its 8 a.m. bulletin on Sunday, the Phivolcs said it recorded four volcanic earthquakes, seven tremor events of which two corresponded with lava fountain episodes and 23 rockfall events. The Phivolcs repeated its advisory for the public to take extra precautions as Alert level 4 remained at the Mayon volcano.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 28, 2018 03:00 UTC