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Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 22, 2018)
Location: Vicinity of Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, on the island of Luzon.
Event: In light of increased seismic unrest, lava fountaining, and summit explosions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) raised Mayon Vocano’s status from Alert Level 3 (increased tendency to hazardous eruption) to Alert Level 4 (hazardous eruption imminent). The Danger Zone has been extended to eight kilometers from the summit vent.
Actions to Take:
* U.S. citizens in the Philippines should exercise caution if contemplating travel in the vicinity of Mayon Volcano.
* PHIVOLCS strongly advises the public to be vigilant and to desist from entering the Danger Zone. * Monitor current conditions, maintain active awareness of local conditions, and especially refrain from unauthorized hiking in the Danger Zone. * Philippine civil aviation authorities advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as ash from eruptions can be hazardous to aircraft. * Check with your airline for the latest flight information if you are traveling to/from Legazpi Airport. Continue to monitor local media as well as the PHIVOLCS website for updates on the situation http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/
Read the full advisory message here:
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AlertsUSA's initial warning on the Mayon Volcano was sent on Jan 16, 2018
AlertsUSA subscribers are reminded of the 1991 catastrophic eruption of Mount Pinatubo located less than 100 km NW of Manila, the effects of which were felt worldwide.
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