Mayon Volcano shows new lava dome on 13 November

Mayon Volcano (Bulkan Mayon) in Albay province near Legazpi has a new lava dome, after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the formation on 13 November 2026. The update keeps the volcano under Alert Level 3 and changes what travellers can safely access during November 2026.

New lava dome forms inside Mayon Volcano crater

The dome was observed on the morning of 13 November through a close-up camera monitor at the Mayon Volcano Observatory. PHIVOLCS said an international partner had already detected bulging of the crater floor in satellite images taken between 2 and 4 November 2026.

The same monitoring update recorded minor Strombolian activity and eight volcanic earthquakes. It also reported moderate volcanic plume emissions drifting towards the west-southwest and southwest. The 13 November lava-dome report says Alert Level 3 remains in force because of intensified magmatic unrest.

The official PHIVOLCS bulletin listing also shows Mayon at Alert Level 3 and identifies a Mayon Volcano summary for 14 November 2026. The new dome gives the current alert a visible feature inside the summit crater, rather than being only a numerical status on a monitoring page.

Mayon Volcano rises above Albay and Legazpi

The volcano stands in Albay province in the Bicol Region of southeastern Luzon, close to Legazpi. The National Museum of the Philippines records its height as 2,462 metres (8,077 ft) and describes it as the country’s most active volcano.

Its steep, symmetrical cone is part of Mayon Volcano Natural Park, established in 2000. The National Museum says Mayon was proclaimed a national park in 1938 and was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage inscription in 2015. The park’s conservation setting matters to the current story because the summit and its immediate slopes are not ordinary sightseeing terrain while the alert remains elevated. The museum’s Mayon background and park history provides those historical details.

Mayon’s volcanic form also explains why the present restrictions concern more than the crater rim. PHIVOLCS lists rockfalls, landslides, ballistic fragments, lava flows, lava fountaining, pyroclastic density currents and lahars among the possible hazards associated with the current unrest.

Visitor access changes around the volcanic cone

• The new lava dome was reported on 13 November 2026 at the summit crater and is the current reason for following the latest official alert information.
• Entry into the six-kilometre permanent danger zone is prohibited under Alert Level 3. Aircraft are also prohibited from flying close to the volcano.
• Legazpi is the nearest reference city, while Mayon stands in Albay province on Luzon. Access decisions around the mountain should follow PHIVOLCS and local disaster authorities.
• The terrain is a steep active volcanic cone rising to 2,462 metres (8,077 ft), with hazards that include rockfalls, lava flows and ash-producing activity.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Mayon Volcano

What happened at Mayon Volcano on 13 November 2026?

PHIVOLCS reported a new lava dome inside the summit crater through a close-up camera at the Mayon Volcano Observatory.

Can visitors enter the danger zone at Mayon Volcano?

No. Entry into the six-kilometre permanent danger zone is prohibited while Alert Level 3 remains in force.

Where is Mayon Volcano and how do you get there?

Mayon Volcano is in Albay province in the Bicol Region of southeastern Luzon, near Legazpi. Current access should follow PHIVOLCS and local disaster authorities.