Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano erupts, alert level raised
Resident within a six-kilometer radius urged to evacuate
Manila: Mount Kanlaon, located on Negros Island, erupted around 4pm (local time) on Monday, leading the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to raise its alert to Level 3, signaling “magmatic unrest.”
The eruption produced a thick ash plume that rose 3,000 metres into the air and drifted west-southwest. Phivolcs reported the release of dangerous pyroclastic materials based on thermal images.
Explosive eruptions
“This alert means a magmatic eruption has started and could lead to more explosive eruptions,” the agency warned.
Local authorities were advised to evacuate residents within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano. Videos shared online showed the volcano spewing large clouds of smoke.
Close watch
Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol stated that the agency is still gathering more data about the eruption.
Prior to this event, Kanlaon recorded six volcanic earthquakes, a 16-minute ash emission, and 4,638 tonnes of sulfur dioxide release on Sunday, with a moderate ash plume reaching 300 meters.
The volcano has been under close watch since its June 3 eruption, with its ongoing unrest requiring continuous monitoring.
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