Mayon Volcano continued its effusive eruption for the 61st consecutive day, with minor strombolian activity observed on Saturday, March 7, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

In a posts on its socia media accounts, PHIVOLCS shared footages captured at 12:09 PM and 12:22 PM on Saturday showed sporadic explosive bursts, known as minor strombolian activity, at the volcano’s summit.

The ongoing eruption has produced incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents or “uson”, and rockfalls.

PHIVOLCS reported that lava continues to flow along the Basud at 3.8 km, Bonga at 2.9 km, and Mi-isi at 1.3 km gullies.

Seismic monitoring recorded 82 volcanic earthquakes, 355 rockfalls, and eight signals of pyroclastic density currents (PDC) from 12 a.m. of March 6 28 12 a.m. of March 7.

State volcanologists said the lava emits a glow visible from surrounding areas, while plumes of moderate steam rise approximately 500 meters from the crater, drifting south-southwest and south. Alert Level 3 remains in effect, which prohibits entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone to ensure public safety. Authorities have also warned against flying any aircraft over the volcano.