Kanlaon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Kanlaon Volcano to Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9, 2024.

Kanlaon has been displaying continuous seismic activity since June 2024 but remained at Alert Level 2 until the recent upgrade.

The volcano erupted again early Tuesday morning, sending a massive grey plume of ash up about 4.5 kilometers into the sky and blanketing nearby towns with ashfall.

Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol noted that based on current monitoring parameters, there is still a possibility of stronger eruptions in the coming days or weeks.

Residents are advised to stay vigilant and follow updates from Phivolcs regarding safety measures and evacuation protocols, as an expansion of the danger zone may be necessary if volcanic activities increase further.

The upgrade from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 3 indicates that a magmatic eruption has begun and may progress to further explosive eruptions.