Residents living near water tributaries cascading down Mayon in Albay may again pick or collect sediments such as sand, gravel and rocks spewed by the volcano, which they can sell to earn income.
Environmental News For The Week Ending 05June 2019
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that heavy rains due to tropical storm “Dante” may trigger lahar flows in rivers and drainage areas of Mayon Volcano. Citing the latest weather update of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Adminis
Tropical storm Dante is expected to generate volcanic sediment flows or lahar and muddy streamflow in rivers and drainage areas of Mount Mayon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Tuesday.