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Kanlaon Volcano emits gray ash twice
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island exhibited ash emission twice on Wednesday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to maintain Alert Level 2.
The first ash emission event occurred between 6:54 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. for 46 minutes, and the second occurred at 07:50 a.m. for 23 minutes, generating grayish plumes that ascended up to 150 meters.
These plumes drifted southwestward and were observed by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory - Canlaon City IP Camera.
Alert Level 2 signifies increased unrest at the volcano, indicating the potential for sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions.
As a precautionary measure under Alert Level 2, entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) around the volcano is strictly prohibited, and aircraft are warned against flying close to Kanlaon.
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