The raw power of Mayon Volcano captured in this timelapse is breathtaking yet humbling. Albay’s iconic perfect cone doing what it does best—nature reminding us of its beauty and force at the same time. PHIVOLCS advising evacuation within 3 miles is the right call. Stay safe everyone nearby! Have you ever seen Mayon in person? 🌋 #MayonVolcano# #Philippines# #Albay# #Nature# #Volcano#

Timelapse footage captured the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, erupting on Friday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recommended people within about three miles of the eruption evacuate.

🇵🇭 BREAKING: Mayon Volcano has erupted in the Philippines, with ash firing as high as 3 km into the sky. Authorities raised the volcano to Alert Level 3, warning of possible lava flows and deadly fast-moving clouds of hot ash and gas. Residents within 6 km of the crater have been told to evacuate, while nearby communities face ashfall and pilots are warned to avoid the volcano.

A massive plume of ash rose above Mayon Volcano in the Philippines on Friday as an eruption prompted authorities to raise the volcanic alert level and order evacuations. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert status to Level 3 on a five-level scale, warning of increased volcanic activity and the potential for more dangerous eruptions. Residents within the volcano's 3.7-mile Permanent Danger Zone were urged to evacuate immediately due to the threat of lava flows and fast-moving currents of hot gas, ash and volcanic debris.