Kanlaon Volcano spews ash plumes up to 300 meters high

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted ash plumes up to 300 meters high for 30 minutes on Sunday morning.

The ash plumes, which rose from 6:47 to 7:17 a.m., drifted towards the southeast.

Phivolcs confirmed that Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Kanlaon Volcano, with a strict prohibition on entry into the four-kilometer danger zone and flying aircraft nearby.

In addition to Sunday's activity, three volcanic earthquakes were logged on Saturday.

Saturday also saw a significant increase in sulfur dioxide release, with 2,968 tons emitted compared to 1,238 tons on Friday.

On Saturday, the volcano also emitted a 1,000-meter tall plume that drifted east-northeast.

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