Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 15 quakes
Minor explosion at the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday afternoon, February 6, 2024, as captured by the IP camera.
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released more than 2,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, February 9, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
In its latest 24-hour monitoring report released Monday morning, Phivolcs said the volcano emitted 2,183 metric tons of sulfur dioxide, surpassing the 1,611 metric tons recorded on Saturday.
The agency also reported that Kanlaon Volcano produced a weak 50-meter-high plume, which drifted westward.
Phivolcs also detected 15 volcanic earthquakes, though no ash emissions were recorded.
The volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which indicates intensified or magmatic unrest.
Article continues after this advertisementWith this, Phivolcs reiterated that flights within the volcano’s vicinity remain prohibited due to potential hazards.
Article continues after this advertisementThe state seismologist also warned that Kanlaon Volcano’s activity could lead to sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfalls, rockfalls, lahar during heavy rains, and pyroclastic flows.
READ: Kanlaon Volcano registers minor explosion – Phivolcs
On Thursday, February 5, a minor explosion occurred at Kanlaon Volcano’s crater at 3:11 p.m., lasting two minutes.
“The eruption generated a poorly visible plume that rose 600 meters above the vent before drifting southwest, scattering thin ashfall over Sto. Mercedes and San Luis, Barangay Sag-ang, Negros Occidental,” Phivolcs said in a bulletin on Thursday.
