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© UnknownClassified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.
At least 10 volcanic quakes were recorded at two restive volcanoes in Luzon - Taal Volcano in Batangas and Mayon Volcano in Albay - over the last 24 hours, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management council said Monday.

Citing data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the NDRRMC said seven volcanic quakes were recorded at Taal, and three at Mayon.

While the NDRRMC said there was no sign yet of an imminent eruption, it reminded residents near the two volcanoes to stay away from the permanent danger zones.

The NDRRMC said Alert Level 1 remained at Taal as of 8 a.m. It reminded the public to stay away from the main crater due to the danger of sudden steam explosions and high concentrations of toxic gases.

Also, it said the northern part of the Main Crater rim near Daang Kastila Trial may become dangerous when steam emission along fissures suddenly increases.

The NDRRMC added the entire Volcano Island was a permanent danger zone, and permanent settlement there was not recommended.

In Albay, the NDRRMC said Mayon had three volcanic quakes and two rockfall events.

It also noted a moderate emission of white steam plumes that drifted north-northwest and west-northwest.

Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Mayon Volcano, the NDRRMC said.

It reminded the public to be vigilant and not to enter the six-kilometer radius permanent danger zone to avoid risks from sudden explosions, rockfalls and landslides.

The NDRRMC also said active stream and river channels and those identified as perennially lahar-prone areas should be avoided especially during extreme weather conditions when there is heavy and prolonged rainfall.