Philippines' Mayon Volcano erupts, sending ash plumes about 3,000 metres high and raising alert levels

Summary

The Philippines' Mayon Volcano erupted on October 30, 2026, sending ash plumes about 3,000 metres above its summit. Al Jazeera reported that the Philippines raised its alert level in response. NDTV reported that the ash column gradually drifted southwest toward nearby population centres.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   30 Oct 2026, 07:37 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that the Philippines' Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit, and that the Philippines has raised its alert.

2. NDTV

   30 Oct 2026, 08:16 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that Mayon Volcano erupted with a 3,000-metre ash column that gradually drifted southwest onto nearby population centres.