Kanlaon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after explosive eruption

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island was raised to Alert Level 3 after an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024, following continuous seismic activity since June.

On Friday, the volcano experienced 14 volcanic earthquakes and released 1,857 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, with weak plumes reaching up to 75 meters high and drifting westward.

PHIVOLCS continues to recommend evacuating residents within a six-kilometer radius from the summit crater due to potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars during heavy rains.

The edifice of Kanlaon Volcano remains inflated, and PHIVOLCS advises against flying any aircraft close to the volcano.

Alert Level 3 (Intensified Unrest/Magmatic Unrest) remains in effect at Kanlaon Volcano, indicating ongoing volcanic activity and potential future eruptions.