DSWD DROMIC Report #19 on the Mayon Phreatomagmatic Eruption as of 26 January 2018, 6AM

SUMMARY

On 13 January 2018 at 4:21 PM, Mayon Volcano generated a phreatic eruption (steam-driven) that propelled a grayish steam and ash plume approximately 2500 m high that was drifted to the southwest. Based on seismic records the activity lasted approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Alert status was raised to level 4 (hazardous eruption imminent) on January 22 at 1:00 PM by DOST-PHIVOLCS due to the phreatomagmatic eruption (increased seismic unrest, lava fountaining and summit explosion).

Source: DOST-PHILVOCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

1. Status of Affected Families / Persons

22,827 families or 88,886 persons in 56 barangays in Albay are affected by the phreatomagmatic eruption of Mount Mayon (see Table 1).

2. Status of Displaced Families

a. Inside Evacuation Centers:

18,365 families or 69,672 persons are taking temporary shelter in 69 evacuation centers (see Table 2).

b. Outside Evacuation Centers

2,822 families or 11,946 persons are staying with relatives in Camalig, Daraga, Malilipot, and Santo Domingo (see Table 3).