Kanlaon volcano spews more sulfur dioxide

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted 2,626 tons of sulfur dioxide over the past 24 hours, a significant increase from the 870 tons recorded the previous day.

The volcano recorded four volcanic earthquakes, fewer than the 12 logged on Wednesday.

A moderate plume reaching 500 meters high was observed, drifting northwest.

The volcano's structure remains inflated, and continued degassing is observed.

Alert Level 3 is still in effect, indicating a high level of volcanic unrest.

Phivolcs continues to warn the public about potential hazards such as explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars.

Residents within a six-kilometer radius of the summit are advised to evacuate, and aircraft are prohibited from flying near the volcano.

The Office of Civil Defense recently reimposed a suspension on the entry of evacuees into Kanlaon's six-kilometer extended danger zone for farming and livelihood activities.