Kanlaon Volcano shows continued unrest with ash emissions, sulfur dioxide release

Three ash emission events were reported at Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), with two more events occurring on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, PHIVOLCS observed another 'voluminous' plume reaching up to 800 meters in height that drifted north and southwest, along with the emission of 2,125 tons of sulfur dioxide on Tuesday.

Kanlaon has been continuously degassing since October 19, occasionally releasing weak ash emissions from its summit crater.

PHIVOLCS recorded seven volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano, which is currently under Alert Level 2 due to increased unrest following an explosive eruption in June.

Residents near Mt. Kanlaon have been advised by local authorities to wear masks due to ongoing ashfall and increased activity.

Entry into the volcano's four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and flying any aircraft close to it are strictly prohibited.