Alert Level 3 raised, Albay residents rush to safety

Mayon Volcano rumbled to life Monday, September 15, with increased geologic activity pointing towards a possible major eruption within days or weeks. The state seismologic agency raised the alert level for the volcano to 3, prompting mass evacuations in the danger zones surrounding the volcano. Some 50,000 Albay residents have been brought to evacuation centers within days. While danger lurks, the volcanic activity has become a tourist draw, particularly at night, prompting the government to issue guidelines.

Read how Albayanos are feeling about the impending eruption.