At least 337 volcanic earthquakes were monitored Wednesday by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in Mount Kanlaon over a 24-hour period amid its increased activity.
Phivolcs warned on Tuesday that Kanlaon is likely to erupt anew after recent tremors indicated that magma has been rising or breaking the volcanic rocks.
According to the state seismic agency, sulfuric odors were reported in the following localities last night across Negros Oriental: Brgy. Ilijan, Bago City; Brgy. Ara-al and Brgy. San Miguel, La Carlota City; Brgy. Masulog, Brgy. Linothangan and Brgy. Pula, Canlaon City.
Local government executives activated emergency teams yesterday with some issuing mandatory evacuation orders as precautionary measures.
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