Mayon Volcano Won't Quit: Lava Bursts and Strombolian Activity on Day 57 of Non-Stop Eruption

Mayon Volcano in Albay continues to put on a fiery show as its effusive eruption stretches into its 57th consecutive day, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) releasing dramatic time-lapse footage of minor strombolian activities recorded on the evening of March 3, 2026.

The footage, captured at 7:16 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, showed incandescent lava flows cascading from the summit crater, accompanied by pyroclastic density currents — locally known as "uson" — and rockfalls rolling down the volcano's slopes. Para talagang fireworks show pero deadly.

PHIVOLCS confirmed that Alert Level 3 remains in effect over Mayon, which signifies "intensified or magmatic unrest." This means the volcano's internal activity is still elevated, and the risk of more explosive episodes remains real. Entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) surrounding the volcano continues to be strictly prohibited.

Earlier in the week, PHIVOLCS had also documented similar strombolian bursts on March 2, captured via thermal camera at 2:37 a.m. and 2:47 a.m. The eruption has been generating steady lava effusion and summit crater collapses since it began in early January 2026, keeping residents and local authorities on constant alert.

Despite the ongoing eruption, no forced evacuations have been reported beyond the danger zone. Albay residents living near the volcano have become used to the nightly glow of lava on Mayon's perfect cone, but PHIVOLCS is reminding everyone that familiarity shouldn't breed complacency. The volcano remains unpredictable, and the agency urges the public to stay informed and follow all safety advisories.

Source: GMA News Online