Spectacular footage captures fresh ash and lava emissions as thousands remain affected by one of the country’s most active volcanoes.

New dramatic footage has captured Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupting once again, sending ash, lava and volcanic rocks high into the sky as its prolonged eruptive activity continues.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the latest eruption occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, July 14, with the volcano now remaining active for 190 consecutive days.

Continuous lava flows and pyroclastic density currents

Scientists say Mayon continues to display elevated volcanic activity, with ongoing lava effusion, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls and persistent ash emissions.

PHIVOLCS explained that the latest pyroclastic flow was triggered by the collapse of part of the lava flow near the summit crater, producing a fast-moving mixture of superheated gas, volcanic ash and rock fragments that rushed down the volcano’s slopes.

Thousands of residents remain affected

The prolonged eruption continues to create significant humanitarian challenges across nearby communities.

According to the latest government figures:

The Philippines’ Mayon volcano continued spewing lava and rocks, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said the eruption has persisted for 190 consecutive days, producing lava flows, pyroclastic density currents and rockfalls pic.twitter.com/B1xk6MDoEz

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• More than 293,974 people (71,552 families) remain affected by the volcanic activity.
• 3,976 people (1,088 families) are still displaced from their homes, with most staying in 12 evacuation centers.

The Philippine government has already allocated approximately 314.9 million pesos (about €5.2 million) in humanitarian assistance, including the distribution of more than 158,940 food packs, while additional emergency funds remain available if needed.

Strong volcanic activity during the last 24 hours

PHIVOLCS reported intense volcanic activity over the past 24 hours.

Monitoring stations recorded:

• 92 volcanic earthquakes
• 299 rockfall events
• 5,842 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) released into the atmosphere as the average daily emission.

Scientists note that the high sulfur dioxide output indicates that significant amounts of magma remain close to the surface.

Alert Level 3 remains in effect

Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, indicating a high level of volcanic unrest with the possibility of further hazardous eruptions.

PHIVOLCS continues to enforce a strict 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone, warning the public that entry into the restricted area remains prohibited.

As of July 8, the volcano had already produced an estimated 84.97 million cubic meters of volcanic material, roughly half consisting of lava flows and the remainder made up of pyroclastic flow deposits and rockfall debris.