A powerful eruption at Mayon volcano, Philippines at 04:45 UTC on Monday, January 22, 2018 (12:45 local time), ejected a column of ash up to 12.5 km (41 000 feet) a.s.l. The eruption lasted for some 8 minutes and generated pyroclastic flows towards the towns of Camalig and Guinobatan situated southwest of the volcano. The … Continue reading Huge eruption at Mayon Volcano, Philippines, ejects ash 12.5 km (41 000 feet) in the air – Authorities raise Alert Level from 3 to 4 – Heavy ashfall reduces visibility to almost zero