PhilSA Details Mayon Ashfall Extent, Covers Over 8,500 Hectares

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that the ashfall from Mayon Volcano has covered over 8,500 hectares, an area roughly half the size of Quezon City.

6 May, 05:25 — 6 May, 12:26

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Mayon Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, has been exhibiting increased activity. Ashfall from its eruptions can impact air quality, agriculture, and infrastructure, necessitating monitoring and public advisement.

Key entitiesPhilippine Space Agency (PhilSA)Mayon Volcano Albay Quezon City

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Mayon ashfall covers more than 8,500 hectares—PhilSA

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has released a map showing areas covered by ash deposits from a reported pyroclastic density current at Mayon Volcano on Saturday, May 2. Based on its analysis, PhilSA said at least 8,544 hectares — about half the size of Quezon City — were covered by ashfall from

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