Mayon Volcano Continues 55 Days of Effusive Eruption
Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has been experiencing an effusive eruption for the 55th consecutive day as of Sunday, March 1, 2026, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The eruption is characterized by lava effusions, collapse from the summit crater, and minor strombolian activity.
Current Activity
PHIVOLCS shared time-lapse footage on Sunday showing lava effusion and collapse from the volcano’s summit crater, recorded at 1:58 a.m. And 6:56 p.m. Local time. Additional footage at 7:19 p.m. Showed minor strombolian activity. The ongoing eruption is generating incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), also known as “uson,” and rockfalls.
Alert Level and Danger Zone
PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 3 for Mayon Volcano, indicating that an eruption is occurring. Entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) remains strictly prohibited. Lava effusion and flows have been observed in the Basud (3.8 km), Bonga (2.6 km), and Mi-isi (1.3 km) gullies, accompanied by minor strombolian activity and ash emissions.
Recent Monitoring Data
Between 12 a.m. Of February 28 and 12 a.m. Of March 1, state volcanologists logged 22 volcanic earthquakes, 310 rockfall events, and seven PDC signals. The crater glow is visible, and plumes have risen up to 200 meters above the crater with moderate emissions.