Mayon's muddy flow raises lahar threat
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a warning regarding potential lahar flows near Mayon Volcano. Heavy rainfall could mobilize accumulated volcanic deposits, posing a significant threat to surrounding river channels and communities.
GRAY SLOPES Thick volcanic deposits from Mayon Volcano's series of Strombolian eruptions extend along the Mi-isi Gully (right), as seen from the bypass road in Camalig, Albay, on Friday, July 17. (Photo by John Michael Manjares/Contributor) LEGAZPI CITY - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned the public to stay away from river channels around Mayon Volcano after a muddy stream flow, believed to be lahar, was recorded along the Mi-isi Channel in Daraga, Albay.
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