By Gabriela Baron
Lava flow from Mayon Volcano reached 2.5 kilometers (km) in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Tuesday, June 20.
Phivolcs also observed lava collapse on the Mi-isi and Bonga gullies within 3.3km from the crater.
A total of 301 rockfall events and two pyroclastic density current events were also logged, including one volcanic quake.
Meanwhile, sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 389 tonnes on June 19.
About 800-meter plumes were also seen.
Phivolcs warned the public against entry into the 6-km radius permanent danger zone, as well as flying any aircraft close to Mayon Volcano.
Possible hazards include rockfalls, landslides, avalanches, ballistic fragments, lava flows and fountaining, moderate-sized explosions, and lahars during heavy and prolonged rainfall.
Over 39,045 persons or 10,167 families were also affected by Mayon Volcano activities, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
Of the number, 18,904 persons were staying inside 28 evacuation centers, while 1,305 were staying outside evacuation centers.
Meanwhile, no casualty or missing persons were reported, however, 628 individuals were reportedly hurt.
A total of P70.8 million assistance, including distilled water, family food packs, family tent, hygiene kits, and sleeping kits, were provided to affected persons. -ag
