Mayon volcano eruption continues in the Philippines

On Tuesday, July 14, the Mayon volcano in the Philippines erupted, spewing ash, rocks, and lava. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), this marks the 190th consecutive day of volcanic activity, characterized by lava flows, pyroclastic density currents, and rockfalls. The recent pyroclastic activity was attributed to the partial collapse of lava flows from the summit crater. In the last 24 hours, officials recorded 92 volcanic earthquakes, 299 rockfalls, and the emission of 5,842 metric tons of sulfur dioxide. The ongoing crisis has impacted 293,974 people, comprising 71,552 families. Currently, 3,976 individuals remain displaced, with most residing in 12 temporary evacuation centers. The government has allocated 314.9 million pesos, approximately 5.2 million euros, for humanitarian aid, which includes 158,940 food packs, while maintaining additional reserves of 254.6 million pesos for emergency operations.