An aerial view of restive Kanlaon Volcano’s crater. (File photo from Task Force Kanlaon via Carla P. Gomez, Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island recorded 14 ash emission events recorded in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Sunday.
According to Phivolcs’ latest 24-hour monitoring report, the ash emissions lasted between two and 65 minutes.
Article continues after this advertisementThe volcano also registered 35 volcanic earthquakes, including 11 volcanic tremors lasting from four to 38 minutes.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro has new commander NEWSINFO Marcos lawyer named to PIA NEWSINFO Law enforcers save child from hostage taker in Taytay, RizalDuring the same period, Kanlaon released 2,659.8 tons of sulfur dioxide and generated a voluminous 900-meter-high plume, which drifted west and southwest.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe volcano remains under Alert Level 3, signifying intensified or magmatic unrest.
Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs has reiterated that flying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited.
Article continues after this advertisementThe agency also warned the public of potential hazards, including —
Sudden explosive eruptions Lava flows or effusions Ashfall Pyroclastic density currents Rockfalls Lahars during heavy rainfallResidents and local authorities are advised to remain vigilant and follow updates from Phivolcs.
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