Mayon volcano has been raised to level 4 alert (out of maximum 5) at 2:30 pm on 20th December (local time). This means that a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within days. An extended danger zone has been declared in a radius of 8 km from the summit at the southern sector and 7 km at northern sector. Areas outside of this Extended Danger Zone should prepare for evacuation in the event explosive eruptions intensify.
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