A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
A fireball briefly appeared during an eruption of the Mayon volcano in the Philippines, captivating viewers. The event was captured live on the AfarTV YouTube channel on May 25. This rare occurrence highlighted the dramatic interplay between celestial and geological phenomena.
- ▪The Mayon volcano is known as the most active volcano in the Philippines.
- ▪The fireball outshone the flowing lava during the eruption.
- ▪The moment was broadcasted live on YouTube by AfarTV.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTA Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting VolcanoFor a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.Listen · 4:51 min Share full articleVideoAfarTV YouTube livestream captured the moment when the fireball appeared, during an eruption of the Mayon volcano in the Philippines on May 25.CreditCredit...AfarTV YouTube ChannelBy Robin George AndrewsMay 26, 2026, 6:41 p.m.
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