{
  "id": 17177292,
  "title": "Philippines: Loud blast heard as Mayon Volcano erupts, area remains under Alert Level 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/philippines-loud-blast-heard-as-mayon-volcano-erupts-area-remains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T04:27:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-loud-blast-heard-as-mayon-volcano-erupts-area-remains-under-alert-level-3-1.500729149"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, October 30, residents in Albay province experienced a powerful explosion when Mayon Volcano erupted nearby. The active volcano resides in the Bicol region, roughly 500 kilometers east of Manila, the Philippines' capital. Alert Level 3 remains in effect for the area surrounding the volcano, based on reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) and local media. This alert level indicates that magma is close to the surface and an eruption could happen within weeks. Phivolcs advises the evacuation of the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone, increased vigilance for pyroclastic flows, lahars, and sediment-laden streams, and the avoidance of flights near the summit.",
  "summary": "Residents in Albay province heard a loud boom around noon on Friday (Oct. 30), as Mayon Volcano erupted. The active volcano is located in the Bicol region, about 500km east of the capital Manila. The area surrounding the volcano remains under Alert Level 3 as an ongoing effusive eruption continues, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) records and local media…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Philippines raises volcano alert level as blast sends ash skyward",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/philippines-raises-volcano-alert-level-as-blast-sends-ash-skyward-17194080",
        "published": "2026-10-30T07:16:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}