Kanlaon Volcano ash plume rises 1 km, Alert Level 2 maintained

PHIVOLCS reported a voluminous 1,000-meter tall ash plume released by Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday, continuing the unrest observed since October 19.

The latest episode occurred between 5:46 and 7:02 am on Saturday, generating a light-gray plume that rose up to 750 meters above the summit before drifting southwest.

Sulfur dioxide emissions amounted to 3,927 tons on Saturday, continuing an upward trend observed since October 19.

Kanlaon Volcano also recorded eleven volcanic earthquakes and showed signs of inflation, with degassing and weak ash emission from its summit crater.

At Alert Level 2, sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions may occur; entry into the four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone around Kanlaon Volcano is prohibited to minimize risks from volcanic hazards.