MANILA: State volcanologists are keeping a close watch over Mayon volcano in Albay as it continues to emit volcanic gas.
According to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), moderate emission of white steam plumes that drifted southwest was observed in the past 24 hours. The volcano emitted sulphur dioxide at an average of 309 tons per day last August 19.
Phivolcs director Renato Solidum earlier said the sulphur dioxide emission can be a sign that Mayon might erupt anytime.
Phivolcs appealed to the public not to enter the six-kilometre permanent danger zone due to possible explosions, rock fall and landslides.
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