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Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 37 quakes
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded 37 volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano between Sunday and Monday midnight.
The volcano emitted an average of 3,639 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, a slight increase from the 3,469 tonnes recorded on Saturday.
It also produced plumes that rose 500 meters and drifted southwest and west.
Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, indicating intensified or magmatic unrest.
PHIVOLCS continues to recommend evacuation for residents within the six-kilometer radius of the volcano's summit.
Flying aircraft near Kanlaon Volcano is strictly prohibited due to potential hazards.
Possible hazards include sudden explosive eruptions, lava flow, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfall, and lahars during heavy rains.
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