Dark plume of volcanic ash is ejected from Kanlaon Volcano on the island of Negros in central Philippines around 6:50 pm on June 3, 2024.
Manila: Kanlaon Volcano in central Philippines erupted early evening on Monday, kicking up a 5,000-metre plume, Filipino volcanologists reported.
Phivolcs stated that a "phreatic eruption" of the volcano on Negros Island is on-going.
What we know so far:
Danger zone
The public is strongly advised to be vigilant and avoid the 4-kilometre radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) to minimise the risk from sudden explosions, rockfall and landslides.
In recent days, Phivolcs stated that it seismic network detected dozens of volcano-tectonic earthquakes during, with local magnitudes of 0.8-2.3 and depths of 0-6 km beneath the Western flank.
Sulfur dioxide gas emissions from the summit crater had been elevated since 1 January, averaging 1,291 tonnes/day.
The most recent measurement was 2,003 tonnes per day, recorded on 26 May.
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