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Philippines-Mayon Volcano/Alert
Legazpi, Albay, Philippines - Jan 20, 2018
1. Various of Mayon Volcano
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Eduardo Laguerta, volcanologist, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) (ending with shot 3):
"Right now, Mayon Volcano is still at alert level number three, meaning the volcano still has a higher possibility of not just quiet effusion of lava, but can also lead to more explosive eruptions. We are closely watching Mayon."
3. Various of evacuees receiving relief goods at evacuation center
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Francis Bichara, provincial governor of Albay:
"Those in the six to seven kilometer ranges from the crater are all in the evacuation centers. So, I have about 25,000 persons, individuals here, or maybe about 6,500 families in the evacuation centers, speaking of about 32 villages, and we have 26 evacuation centers."
5. Locals riding bicycles
6. SOUNDBITE (English) local resident (name not given):
"Actually, not (scared) because I think this is happening a lot for the past few years, it's quite happening already."
7. Various of traffic
The alert for Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines still maintains at a high level and will not be cleared soon as the lava continues to flow, said an expert on Saturday.
According to volcanologist Eduardo Laguerta from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mayon Volcano is still in an unpredictable state.
"Right now, Mayon Volcano is still at alert level number three, meaning the volcano still has a higher possibility of not just quiet effusion of lava, but can also lead to more explosive eruptions. We are closely watching Mayon," said Laguerta.
As of now, the local government has evacuated nearly 26,000 people, closed surrounding schools, and prepared ten days of relief goods for the evacuees.
Updates on the volcano are announced through the PHIVOLCS press conferences, which have been held every morning since Jan 19.
"Those in the six to seven kilometer ranges from the crater are all in the evacuation centers. So, I have about 25,000 persons, individuals here, or maybe about 6,500 families in the evacuation centers, speaking of about 32 villages, and we have 26 evacuation centers," said Francis Bichara, provincial governor of Albay.
However, with the life of the local residents returning back to normal, the eruption of Mayon Volcano doesn't cause as much panic as it used to.
"Actually, not (scared) because I think this is happening a lot for the past few years, it's quite happening already," said a Philippine local.
Located on the largest island of Luzon in the Philippines, Mayon Volcano has erupted four times over the past decade and is renowned as having one of the most perfect volcanic cones in the world.
Philippines-Mayon Volcano/Alert
Dateline : Jan 20, 2018
Location : Legazpi,Albay,Philippines
Duration : 2'09
Legazpi, Albay, Philippines - Jan 20, 2018
1. Various of Mayon Volcano
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Eduardo Laguerta, volcanologist, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) (ending with shot 3):
"Right now, Mayon Volcano is still at alert level number three, meaning the volcano still has a higher possibility of not just quiet effusion of lava, but can also lead to more explosive eruptions. We are closely watching Mayon."
3. Various of evacuees receiving relief goods at evacuation center
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Francis Bichara, provincial governor of Albay:
"Those in the six to seven kilometer ranges from the crater are all in the evacuation centers. So, I have about 25,000 persons, individuals here, or maybe about 6,500 families in the evacuation centers, speaking of about 32 villages, and we have 26 evacuation centers."
5. Locals riding bicycles
6. SOUNDBITE (English) local resident (name not given):
"Actually, not (scared) because I think this is happening a lot for the past few years, it's quite happening already."
7. Various of traffic
The alert for Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines still maintains at a high level and will not be cleared soon as the lava continues to flow, said an expert on Saturday.
According to volcanologist Eduardo Laguerta from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mayon Volcano is still in an unpredictable state.
"Right now, Mayon Volcano is still at alert level number three, meaning the volcano still has a higher possibility of not just quiet effusion of lava, but can also lead to more explosive eruptions. We are closely watching Mayon," said Laguerta.
As of now, the local government has evacuated nearly 26,000 people, closed surrounding schools, and prepared ten days of relief goods for the evacuees.
Updates on the volcano are announced through the PHIVOLCS press conferences, which have been held every morning since Jan 19.
"Those in the six to seven kilometer ranges from the crater are all in the evacuation centers. So, I have about 25,000 persons, individuals here, or maybe about 6,500 families in the evacuation centers, speaking of about 32 villages, and we have 26 evacuation centers," said Francis Bichara, provincial governor of Albay.
However, with the life of the local residents returning back to normal, the eruption of Mayon Volcano doesn't cause as much panic as it used to.
"Actually, not (scared) because I think this is happening a lot for the past few years, it's quite happening already," said a Philippine local.
Located on the largest island of Luzon in the Philippines, Mayon Volcano has erupted four times over the past decade and is renowned as having one of the most perfect volcanic cones in the world.
ID : 8071499
Published : 2018-01-21 04:53
Last Modified : 2019-03-19 04:41:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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