LEGAZPI CITY: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday warned that the volatile behavior of Mayon Volcano indicates more magma build up that may lead to violent explosion.

“The system inside is not showing sign of instability. The longer the repose the more pressure beneath the restive volcano meaning more magma, so expect violent eruption,” said Phivolcs-Bicol Region Chief Laguerta during a press conference at Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office here.

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