Phivolcs raises Alert Level 3 at Kanlaon Volcano, evacuates residents within 6km

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Alert Level 3 remains in effect at Kanlaon Volcano due to recent volcanic activity.

On Friday, Phivolcs recorded an ash emission lasting for 15 minutes with a sulfur dioxide flux of 2,181 tons and 18 volcanic earthquakes, including one tremor lasting 15 minutes.

Moderate plumes reaching up to 200 meters in height were observed drifting west and southwest from the summit crater.

Authorities have advised evacuating all residents within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano due to potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, ash fall, rock falls, or lava flows.

Phivolcs has also recommended establishing a no-fly zone near the volcano to ensure safety.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced that the government will form a task force led by the Office of Civil Defense to manage long-term responses to the eruption's impacts on Negros Island.