Kanlaon Volcano alert raised to Level 3 after explosive eruption

Kanlaon Volcano has raised its alert status to Level 3 due to magmatic unrest following an explosive eruption on Monday. The volcano's activity is now considered hazardous with potential for a major eruption in the coming weeks.

The three-minute and fifty-five-second explosion caused a plume of ash reaching up to 4,000 meters high, causing ashfall in several provinces including Iloilo and Guimaras.

Pyroclastic density currents traveled around two to three-point-four kilometers from the crater and PHIVOLCS advised residents within six kilometers of the summit to evacuate immediately due to potential hazards such as ballistic projectiles and further ashfall.

Before Monday's eruption, Kanlaon Volcano was emitting 1,669 tons of sulfur dioxide daily. The Office of Civil Defense is preparing to evacuate around 87,000 individuals from their homes in the affected areas.