Kanlaon volcano shows unrest with 32 earthquakes, gas emissions

Kanlaon Volcano continues to show unrest, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recording 32 volcanic earthquakes in a 24-hour period.

The volcano released 8,600 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, and a moderate 75-meter plume was observed drifting southwestward, accompanied by continuous degassing and occasional ash emissions.

The edifice of Mt. Kanlaon, located in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, is reported to be inflated.

Alert Level 3, signifying intensified or magmatic unrest, remains in effect.

Residents within a 6-kilometer radius are still advised to evacuate, and all aircraft are prohibited from flying near the volcano.

Potential hazards include sudden explosive eruptions, lava flow, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars during heavy rains.

The president assured the public of government management and directed disaster fund releases.

The Department of Health is monitoring health conditions and addressing potential eruption-related diseases.