Philippines' Mayon Volcano erupts, ash plume 3,000m
· Climate · Philippines
The Philippines' Mayon Volcano erupted on Friday, sending an ash plume 3,000 metres high. The eruption lasted nearly six minutes.
Why it matters：Eruptions at one of the region's most active volcanoes can disrupt aviation and displace nearby communities.
Key points
- Ash plume reached 3,000 metres
- The eruption lasted nearly six minutes
- Mayon is one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes