Mayon dome collapse releases lava, says Phivolcs

LIGAO CITY, Albay — Mount Mayon released new lava after superheated gas reached the crater summit, triggering the collapse of its lava dome, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday. In a social media post, Phivolcs said the lava effusion occurred around 6:35 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. READ: Crater glow