Article by Viory.Video, Content Credit: PHIVOLCS
A meteor crossing over the active Mayon Volcano on Monday was captured on a camera installed at Lignon Hill Observatory to monitor the eruption by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Footage shows a bright streak of light moving across the sky.
The government agency initially claimed that the meteor had struck the northern slopes of Mayon Volcano at 10:33 pm (local time). However, after conducting subsequent verification PHIVOLCS said that the meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere, refuting the earlier claim of impact.
“UPDATE: Our review of seismic, infrasound and additional camera footage around the volcano indicates that the meteor disintegrated while in the atmosphere and did not strike the slopes of Mayon,” it clarified.
Mayon Volcano is currently generating incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDC) or ‘uson’, and rockfalls. The effusive eruption is continuing for the 141st consecutive day.
The government agency has issued a level three alert, prohibiting entry into a six-kilometre ‘Permanent Danger Zone’.
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