Phivolcs raises Kanlaon Volcano alert to level 3 after eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has raised the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.

Kanlaon Volcano had been under Alert Level 2 since June of the previous year due to continuous seismic activity.

The upgrade to Alert Level 3 signifies that a magmatic eruption has commenced and could potentially lead to further explosive events.

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