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Philippines: NDCC Update - Sitrep No. 3 Mayon Volcano update

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DATE: 17 December 2009 as of 5:00 PM

Source: DOST-PHIVOLCS, OCDRC-V, ALBAY PDCC, AFP, JTF MAYON, DPWH V

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

- The status of Mayon volcano remains hoisted at Alert Level 3. This means that magma is close to the crater and hazardous explosive eruption is imminent.

- If trend is one of increasing unrest, hazardous volcanic eruption is possible within weeks.