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Mayon Volcano Threatens Major Eruption

In late December 2009, the volcano hazard at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines reached Alert Level 4, which means “a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within days.”
Mayon Volcano Threatens Major Eruption
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Mayon Volcano Threatens Major Eruption

Mayon Volcano exhibited an intense level of unrest in late December, 2009.

Published Dec 30, 2009

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Mayon Volcano Threatens Major Eruption
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Mayon Volcano Threatens Major Eruption

A small plume of ash and/or steam is blowing west from the summit of Mayon Volcano in this image from December 15, 2009.

Published Dec 17, 2009

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