An ash emission occurred at Mayon volcano, Philippines at 05;32 hr on Wednesday 28th October 2009. The eruption lasted for one minute, and produced a brown ash plume which rose to a maximum height of 600 meters above the crater and drifted northeast. Over the past 24-hours, the seismic network recorded 13 volcanic earthquakes. There is a six-kilometer permanent danger zone and a seven-km extended danger zone around the volcano. Residents are advised to beware of lahars after heavy rain.
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