Mayon Volcano Raised to Alert Level 3 After Explosive Eruption
The Philippines' active Mayon Volcano has been raised to Alert Level 3 following a moderately explosive eruption lasting nearly six minutes. The event sent an ash column 3 kilometers above the crater, with risks of lava flows and pyroclastic density currents anticipated in the coming days to weeks.
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