Kanlaon Volcano spews ash, logs 65 quakes in 24 hours

Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on Sunday morning, a development observed past 8 a.m. and recorded by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory.

The volcano produced greyish plumes rising up to 500 meters above its summit crater, drifting southwest.

On Saturday, Kanlaon Volcano recorded 65 volcanic earthquakes and emitted 1,638 tonnes of sulfur dioxide.

Moderate plumes rising up to 650 meters were also observed on Saturday, drifting west-northwest and northwest.

Kanlaon's edifice remains inflated, indicating a state of unrest, and Alert Level 2 remains in effect.

Entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone is prohibited, and aircraft are restricted from flying nearby.

Communities near Kanlaon are warned of potential hazards, including sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions and precursor magmatic activity.