Kanlaon Volcano experiences three ash emissions, 26 quakes in 24 hours

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental experienced three ash emissions and 26 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday.

The first two ash emissions lasted eight to ten minutes each, while a third emission was recorded later.

During its latest observation period, Phivolcs reported that Kanlaon Volcano emitted 6,025 tons of sulfur dioxide and plumes reaching up to 150 meters high, which drifted southwest.

Phivolcs noted the volcano's continuous degassing with occasional ash emissions and warned against entering within a four-kilometer radius or flying near it due to potential hazards such as phreatic explosions.

The agency maintained Kanlaon Volcano at Alert Level 2, indicating increased unrest, and warned of possible hazards including sudden steam-driven eruptions and precursory magmatic activity.