Kanlaon Volcano on alert level 2 due to increased unrest

Kanlaon Volcano remains on Alert Level 2 due to increased unrest, with continuous and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions observed.

PHIVOLCS observed ash emissions on Wednesday, December 4th, between 9:47 a.m. and 10:27 a.m., and from 4:12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with plumes drifting west to southwest.

The volcano-tectonic earthquake count was 9, and sulfur dioxide flux was recorded at 6,432 tons as of the 8 a.m. bulletin.

PHIVOLCS warns that these sustained anomalous parameters indicate a possible imminent magmatic eruption from Kanlaon Volcano, though the timing and nature remain uncertain.

Residents are advised to stay outside the four-kilometer permanent danger zone due to risks from volcanic hazards like pyroclastic density currents and ashfall.

Aviation authorities have prohibited flights above Mt. Kanlaon.