Mayon Volcano Enters 189th Day of Unrest, Explosive Eruption Risk Elevated
Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has recorded 189 consecutive days of lava effusion. A record increase in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions has elevated the possibility of a more explosive eruption, raising concerns about widespread impacts.
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