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Kanlaon emits 978 tons of sulfur dioxide; Alert Level 3 continues
Alert Level 3 remains hoisted over Kanlaon Volcano due to a high level of volcanic unrest, with 18 volcanic earthquakes recorded in the past 24 hours.
The volcano emitted 978 tons of sulfur dioxide in the same period, with a weak plume rising 100 meters and drifting westward.
Phivolcs continues to detect continuous degassing and inflation of the volcano's edifice.
Residents within a six-kilometer radius of Kanlaon's summit are advised to evacuate due to the risk of sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars.
A no-fly zone is in effect for aircraft near Kanlaon Volcano.
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