ASH EMISSION Mt. Kanlaon, which remains under alert level 3, continues to emit ash as seen from La Castellana town, Negros Occidental on Dec. 28, 2024 — PHOTO COURTESY OF JERICK RECAPLAZA
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted ash, and 23 volcanic earthquakes were recorded on Saturday, January 4, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
In its Sunday bulletin, Phivolcs said the ash emission lasted 111 minutes, sending voluminous plumes 500 meters high.
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Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, the volcanic earthquakes lasted between four and 111 minutes.
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Kanlaon Volcano remains under alert level 3, which indicates intensified or magmatic unrest. With this, flying any aircraft is still prohibited near the volcano.
Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs warned that potential hazards include explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars during heavy rains.
Article continues after this advertisementEvacuation within the six-kilometer radius from the volcano’s summit is also recommended.
Article continues after this advertisementSaturday marked the fourth consecutive day of more than 20 recorded earthquakes near the volcano.
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