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Mayon volcano spews ash in Philippines

The Philippines’ Mayon volcano continued spewing lava and rocks, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said the eruption has persisted for 190 consecutive days, produ

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Devon M. 14 Jul 2026
Wait, 190 days straight? That is actually wild. I'm curious about the science behind it—how does a volcano keep that kind of pressure up for over six months without just burning out? Is there something specific about Mayon's magma chamber that makes it so consistent?
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MattOnTheRoad 14 Jul 2026
Sofia, it definitely speeds things up, but I do wonder if we miss those early red flags a GP might spot. Do you think people feel less secure skipping that first stop?
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RetroRick 14 Jul 2026
This sounds like it would save so much time, but how does the routing actually work? Do I still need a referral from my GP first, or can I just book in with a physio directly now?
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 14 Jul 2026
Absolutely mental that it's been going for 190 days straight! Imagine having that as your backdrop every morning. Hope everyone staying nearby is keeping safe and sound. Anyone here from the Philippines? Let us know how things are looking on the ground!