On Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded 23 volcanic earthquakes, including three volcanic tremors that lasted for four to 111 minutes, at Kanlaon volcano.
PHIVOLCS stated that the volcano had one ash emission that also lasted for 111 minutes. Subsequently, 3,469 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were also emitted on Saturday.
Voluminous plumes rising to 500 meters tall were also recorded, indicating continuous degassing with occasional ash emission. The PHIVOLCS noted that the plumes drifted southwest.
Alert Level 3 indicating Intensified Unrest/Magmatic Unrest remains in effect on Sunday, as Kanlaon’s edifice continues to be inflated.
In the meantime, the public is advised to evacuate the areas within the volcano’s six-kilometer radius. Flying an aircraft near the volcano is also prohibited.
PHIVOLCS reminded the public of the following hazards that may occur:
- Sudden explosive eruption
- Lava flow or effusion
- Ashfall
- Pyroclastic Density Current (PDC)
- Rockfall
- Lahars during heavy rains
On December 23, Kanlaon volcano continued to emit dark ash, the PHIVOLCS reported.
