Kanlaon emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 22 volcanic quakes
DECEPTIVELY CALM: Against the night sky, Kanlaon Volcano looks serene as seen from La Castellana, Negros Occidental, past 8 p.m. of Jan. 11. 2024. —Contributed photo by Andrew Altarejos
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Monday, January 27, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
In its latest 24-hour monitoring report, Phivolcs recorded 4,653.9 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted by the volcano, surpassing the 3,267 tons measured the previous day.
The agency also reported 22 volcanic earthquakes from Monday to Tuesday midnight, along with a voluminous plume that rose 900 meters above the summit and drifted southwest.
In addition, three ash emission events were observed during the monitoring period, with durations ranging from five to 44 minutes.
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Article continues after this advertisementKanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which signifies intensified magmatic unrest.
Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs warned that the following hazards are possible under this alert level:
- sudden explosive eruptions
- lava flow or effusion
- ashfall
- pyroclastic density currents
- rockfalls
- lahar during heavy rainfall
Flying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited, Phivolcs emphasized.
