Kanlaon Volcano under Alert Level 2 with recent ash emissions and volcanic earthquakes

PHIVOLCS reported volcanic earthquakes and ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano on Friday, noting at least 13 volcanic earthquakes and a sulfur dioxide flux of up to 4,246 tonnes on November 14.

On Sunday, PHIVOLCS recorded six ash emission events lasting between 6 to 20 minutes within a 24-hour period, with sulfur dioxide emissions reaching 7,082 tonnes on Saturday.

The latest advisory from Phivolcs states that Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 2 as it continues to exhibit volcanic activity, including ash emissions recorded from November 16 to 17.

Phivolcs reported three more ash emission events on Sunday, with plumes rising up to 500 meters above the summit crater and drifting north and south.

Continuous degassing was observed at the summit crater, reaching heights of up to 1,000 meters and drifting northwest, while PHIVOLCS warned against entering within a 4-kilometer radius of the Permanent Danger Zone and flying near the volcano.

Phivolcs also reiterated that sudden steam-driven eruptions or precursory magmatic activity could occur, posing potential hazards to nearby areas.