Kanlaon Volcano shows increased activity; nine ash emissions, 26 quakes

Kanlaon Volcano experienced nine ash emissions and 26 volcanic earthquakes on Monday, with sulfur dioxide gas release increasing to 7,079 tonnes, according to PHIVOLCS.

The ash emissions lasted from three minutes to one hour and 16 minutes, producing plumes that rose up to 300 meters above the crater before drifting west-northwest, northwest, and west.

Continuous degassing with occasional ash emission was also observed, alongside nine volcanic tremors lasting from six minutes to one hour and 16 minutes.

Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Kanlaon Volcano, indicating ongoing magmatic unrest and potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, ash fall, lava flow, rockfalls, pyroclastic flows, and lahars during heavy rains.

PHIVOLCS warned against flying near the volcano due to these risks and urged caution among nearby residents while the Office of Civil Defense prepares for possible further alert level changes based on three potential scenarios: a lava flow, a violent eruption, or a plateau in volcanic activity.