Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava down its slopes in gentle eruption, putting thousands on alert

LEGAZPI, Philippines: The Philippines’ most active volcano was gently spewing lava down its slopes Monday , alerting tens of thousands of people that they may have to quickly flee a violent and life-threatening explosion.

With the volcano beginning to expel lava Sunday night, the high-risk zone around Mayon may be expanded should the eruption turn violent, said Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Bacolcol said if that happens, people in any expanded danger zone should be prepared to evacuate to emergency shelters.

People hurriedly stepped out of restaurants and bars in a seaside district of Legazpi, the capital of northeastern Albay province about 14km from Mayon, many of them snapping pictures of the volcano that's a popular tourist draw known for its picturesque conical shape. With lava flowing down from the volcano gently, Bacolcol said the alert level would stay at three but it could be moved up higher if the eruption turns perilous.

Mayon volcano belches red-hot emissions down it's slope as seen from Legaspi, Albay province, northeastern Philippines, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Albay was placed under a state of calamity last week to allow more rapid disbursement of emergency funds in case a major eruption unfolds. On Sunday morning, throngs of people jogged, biked and walked their dogs on a seaside promenade in Legazpi. The 2,462m volcano lay hidden in thick clouds at a distance.

"It's not only people that should be brought to safety but their farm animals, too,” Albay provincial veterinarian Manny Victorino told AP. He said authorities were taking steps to avoid a deeper economic impact should the volcano erupt.

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