Mayon volcano, Philippines: eruption 2018 (part 1, 22-25 Feb) - lava flows
Mayon started to erupt again in January 2018, producing several lava flows on the southern and southeastern flanks along with frequent episodes of weak to strong lava fountaining and associated ash plumes, as well as pyroclastic flows triggered by collapse of the lava flow fronts.
Since the eruption seemed to be relatively long-lasting, we decided to visit the volcano during 22-27 Feb. Activity had decreased to mostly quiet lava effusion when observed during the first days (22-25 Feb):
[next gallery: Part 2 - explosions]
Since the eruption seemed to be relatively long-lasting, we decided to visit the volcano during 22-27 Feb. Activity had decreased to mostly quiet lava effusion when observed during the first days (22-25 Feb):
[next gallery: Part 2 - explosions]
22 Feb 2018: as we fly towards Legazpi, Mayon volcano comes into view as we pass its northern neighb... [info]
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Mayon is one of the most impressive and perfectly symmetrical stratovolcanoes in the world. View is ... [info]
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(1387 Éxitos)
A light ash plume can be seen rising from the top of the volcano where the active vent of the 2018 e... [info]
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(420 Éxitos)
Our plane actually passes through the ash plume during its descend towards Legazpi city airport (whi... [info]
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Landed safely in Legapzi! Umbrellas are handed to passengers for the short transit to the terminal: ... [info]
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The volcano is only approx. 10 km distance from the airport, which in turn is located well inside th... [info]
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Lignon Hill, an ancient cinder cone from a flank eruption of Mayon, near the airport is one of the b... [info]
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In the evening, the lava flows start gradually to show incandescence. The view is from Ligon Hill SS... [info]
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After nightfall, the lava flows are well visible, but only their upper 1-2 km are showing continuous... [info]
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An isolated small explosion occurred in the evening around 19:15 local time, generating a small ash ... [info]
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Much of the visible incandescence of the lava flows comes from the near-continous, but mostly small ... [info]
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23 Feb early dawn: during the night, the lava flow activity seemed to have increased; at times, the ... [info]
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The lava flow on the SE side (Bonga valley, right) has produced a lateral breakout tongue from the m... [info]
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Shortly before dawn: misty clouds, the bluish light and the lava glow create a particular ambiance. ... [info]
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Zoom onto the upper part of Mayon, where the active lava flow can be seen splitting into 3 flows (th... [info]
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Wider view with traces of glowing rockfalls on top of the lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Shortly before sunrise, the red glow of the lava disappears fast. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The first sunrays kiss the volcano's summit. this zone is occupied by dense and vast palm groves, a ... [info]
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Within minutes, the cone is bathed in the golden morning light. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Concrete walls have been built to reinforce the banks of the numerous valleys draining from the volc... [info]
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23 Feb evening: no significant changes were observed. The lava flows remain very active in their upp... [info]
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Dense clouds from condensating moist air start to arrive again from the east, hugging the volcano. (... [info]
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The near full moon illuminates our observation point. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Andrey and Marina, part of our Kamchatka volcano team, have joined in our short volcano tour as well... [info]
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During a brief pause, the clouds seem to lift (but returned and made us give up observation for toni... [info]
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24 Feb: the enchanting Vera Falls at the foot of neighboring Mt Malinao Volcano NE of Mayon are a pl... [info]
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Some locals rather prefer to rest during the day when it is hot. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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25 Feb afternoon. After 24 hours of non-stop heavy rain, we decide to visit the Cagsawa ruins in the... [info]
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