A new lava dome formed at Mayon Volcano on Thursday, January 8, as the volcano released lava and pyroclastic density currents signaling rising unrest.
Phivolcs reported 49 pyroclastic currents moving through the Miisi, Bonga, and Basud gullies, with ash clouds reaching 1,000 meters and affecting nearby towns.
Over 24 hours on January 7, Mayon generated 162 rockfalls, 50 pyroclastic flows, one volcanic earthquake, and sulfur dioxide emissions of 702 tonnes per day.
The volcano’s alert level was raised to Alert Level 3 on January 6, prompting evacuations and strict enforcement of the six-kilometer permanent danger zone.
Currently, 3,516 residents from 13 barangays are in evacuation centers, with local authorities preparing for a possible escalation to Alert Level 4 amid class suspensions and disaster response operations.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 9, 2026
