Kanlaon Volcano emits ash, records elevated sulfur dioxide levels

Kanlaon Volcano experienced another round of ash emission activities on Monday night, with plumes reaching up to 75 meters above the crater before drifting west.

PHIVOLCS reported that two events lasting from 39 to 66 minutes were recorded at 5:35 p.m. and 9:36 p.m., respectively, generating grayish plumes as observed in time-lapse footage shared by PHIVOLCS-DOST.

On Tuesday (January 14), the volcano emitted a higher volume of sulfur dioxide, measuring 5,186.3 tons compared to 3,682.8 tons on Monday.

PHIVOLCS also recorded four volcanic earthquakes and one volcanic tremor lasting 40 minutes, indicating ongoing magmatic unrest.

The volcano remains under Alert Level 3, with PHIVOLCS warning the public about potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, ash fall, lava flow, rockfall, lahars during heavy rains, and pyroclastic flows.

Flying any aircraft near Kanlaon Volcano is strictly prohibited under Alert Level 3.