Copious ash emissions from Mayon today (image: PHIVOLCS)A moderate explosion took place from the volcano's summit crater today.At about 11:53 AM local time, a towering pillar of gas, ash and other ejecta rose to about 3 km above the crater, drifting west-southwest.Around 120 families have been evacuated from nearby areas, including Camalig and Tabaco City. In addition, air traffic was also disrupted due to strong ash emissions in the atmosphere.The alert level for the volcano was raised to Level 3.LOOK: A moderately explosive eruption at Mayon Volcano at 11:53 AM today, 30 October 2026, sent a rapidly ascending ash plume 3 kilometers high above the crater. The Alert Level is raised to Alert Level 3.#MayonVolcano https://t.co/gLRBwCg1Vm— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) October 30, 2026