According to Reuters, the Mayon volcano in the Philippines on Friday, November 8, with an eruption that state officials described as "relatively explosive", spewed ash and volcanic material into the air and the alert level in the surrounding areas was raised.
The Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Philippines asked residents to evacuate the designated danger zone within a radius of six kilometers from the volcano and follow safety instructions. Officials have warned of an increased possibility of lava flows and the occurrence of dangerous flows of volcanic materials.
The institute also urged aviation authorities to warn pilots against flying near the summit of Mayon, as ash from sudden eruptions could pose a danger to aircraft.
The Philippines is located along the "Ring of Fire" of the Pacific Ocean; An area with extensive volcanic activity and frequent earthquakes.