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Kanlaon Volcano emits ash for 5 mins
Kanlaon Volcano experienced a five-minute ash emission event and seven volcanic earthquakes, including one tremor, according to PHIVOLCS.
The volcano also released 2,639 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and a moderate 150-meter plume on Sunday.
Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Kanlaon due to magmatic unrest following its December 9, 2024 eruption.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of inter-local government coordination for identifying evacuation facility locations.
The government's plan includes designating safe evacuation sites and establishing permanent relocation areas for affected residents.
The Department of Education reported that 11 schools are being converted into evacuation centers, impacting over 11,000 students and 400 personnel.
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Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest, as evidenced by recent ash emissions.
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island remains under Alert Level 3 due to ongoing unrest.
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11,177 students in Western and Central Visayas have yet to return for face-to-face classes as 11 public schools are still being used as evacuation centers due to the ongoing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano.
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island remains under Alert Level 3 due to increased seismic activity and sulfur dioxide emissions, signifying magmatic unrest.
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Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island has been raised to Alert Level 3 by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.
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