The strong pyroclastic flow from the summit crater created abundant phoenix clouds (image: @volcaholic1x.com)A strong pyroclastic flow occurred from the summit crater on 2 May.The most likely reason for this flow was the sudden accumulation and destabilization of the upper summit crater area, which in turn developed into a very dangerous pyroclastic flow. The block-and-ash flow generated ash-rich plumes separating from the pyroclastic density current known as phoenix clouds.Light-to-moderate ash fall has been reported in several villages within a close radius of the volcano.Terrifying eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines (02.05.2026) pic.twitter.com/ekGUjvM48J— Disaster News (@Top_Disaster) May 2, 2026 Mayon volcano in the Philippines has erupted producing a massive pyroclastic flow... pic.twitter.com/BnqN35Qs3X— Volcaholic(@volcaholic1) May 2, 2026