Kanlaon Volcano spews ash anew, PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 2

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental released ash anew on Wednesday morning, with grayish plumes rising up to 600 meters and drifting westward.

Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Kanlaon Volcano, signifying a moderate level of volcanic unrest.

In the past 24 hours, seven volcanic earthquakes were recorded, and the volcano emitted 1,248 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on Tuesday.

The volcano's edifice also showed signs of inflation.

Phivolcs reiterated that entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone and flying aircraft close to the volcano are not allowed due to hazards such as sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions and precursory magmatic activity.

Following Kanlaon's activity, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) covering flights near the area, with vertical limits set from the surface up to 10,000 feet.