Image by Earth ObservatoryIn an advisory released at 7am on November 11, 2009, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) declared that the status of the Mayon Volcano remains at Alert Level 2.
A three-minute explosion type earthquake ocurred at 1:58am and baranggays nearby were affected by traces of ashfall. There have also been 20 recorded volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours.
PHIVOLCS strongly recommends staying away from the 6-km radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) around the volcano and the 7-km Extended Danger Zone (EDZ) on the southeast flank of the volcano due to the threat from sudden explosions and rockfall from the upper slope. Active river channels and lahar-prone areas in the southeast sector should also be avoided especially during bad weather conditions.
