Kanlaon Volcano erupts twice in 24 hours, spews ash plumes up to 250m

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island spewed ash twice within a 24-hour period, with plumes reaching up to 250 meters high before drifting west-southwest.

Ten volcanic earthquakes were recorded from Wednesday midnight to Thursday midnight, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 2,058 tonnes per day as of October 22.

The Kanlaon edifice remains inflated, signaling ongoing unrest.

Between Monday midnight and Tuesday midnight, Kanlaon also emitted ash seven times, with each episode lasting from one to 123 minutes.

Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 2, indicating increased unrest and the possibility of sudden eruptions.

Entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is strictly prohibited, and aircraft are advised to avoid flying near the volcano's summit.