Posted on 05/02/2026 9:28:32 PM PDT by TheDon
MANILA – The Philippines said on May 3 that thousands of people have evacuated the area south of Manila after Mayon Volcano erupted, and the authorities advised the public to stay out of the 6km radius danger zone.
The volcanology institute issued Alert Level 3 in its five-step scale as it reported “strombolian activity and short-lived lava fountaining” from one of the South-east Asian nation’s most active volcanoes. It warned of landslides and lava flows.
Nearly 1,500 families are now staying in evacuation centres, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Heavy ashfall blanketed several towns in Albay province on May 2, disrupting traffic, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Mayon Volcano is a famous tourist spot because of its near-perfect conical shape.
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When the eruption settles down local officials will calculate the amount of ash debris that needs to be disposed of and will direct excavation teams to begin work. Concern is this could be a big eruption requiring the excavation of a very large ash hole.
News outlets scurrying to find ways to blame Trump.
“a very large ash hole.”
I hope they make sure that the ash is fully extinguished before they dispose of it. Otherwise it might become a flaming . . . . . .
“Mayon Volcano is a famous tourist spot because of its near-perfect conical shape.”
Now it will attract tourists from San Francisco to see the large ash hole................
So afraid for our expats.....NOT!
Thanks. I needed a giggle before bead.
Apparently I need a B E D too.
not near our area, but dangerous for folk south of Manila.
Not near my area... hmm ,when you have N ash cloud blocking part of the sun and this summer is cold, dark and crops dont grow well, it will be in your area.
“strombolian activity
You better run when the strombolis come...
“News outlets scurrying to find ways to blame Trump.”
We should charge a tariff on any ash that enters the US
evacuation? ... did they run out of sacrificial virgins or something?
Yes, they’re screwed!
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