A “voluminous’ 900-meter tall plume with intermittent ash was discharged by Kanlaon Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Tuesday.
Based on its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the plume drifted southwest.
The volcano in Negros Island also generated 4,768 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux—-lower than the 5,177 tonnes it released on Sunday.
Eight earthquakes were also recorded at Kanlaon Volcano, while its edifice remained inflated.
Last Monday, October 28, PHIVOLCS said that the volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon has elevated since the June 3, 2024 eruption.
Likewise, the seismic activity at the volcano also increased last week.
Alert Level 2 is currently raised at Kanlaon Volcano due to an “increased unrest” following its explosive eruption in June.
Entry into the volcano’s 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone, and flying any aircraft close to it are prohibited.
Sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions may also occur.
—VAL, GMA Integrated News
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