Kanlaon records 5 volcanic tremors

(FILE PHOTO) Mount Kanlaon This volcano in La Castellana, Negros Occidental has a unique ecosystem and is a popular hiking destination.
FRANCIS FABIANIA/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

(FILE PHOTO) Mount Kanlaon This volcano in La Castellana, Negros Occidental has a unique ecosystem and is a popular hiking destination.
FRANCIS FABIANIA/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday recorded five volcanic tremors in Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental over 24 hours
The volcano’s edifice is inflated. It had a 300-meter tall plume described as a “moderate emission” which drifted northeast.
Its main crater emitted 3,557 tonnes of volcanic sulfur dioxide on 6 September.
Kanlaon Volcano is still under alert level 2 or with increased unrest sudden steam-driven and phreatic eruptions ate possible.
Entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone and flying any aircraft close to the volcano are not recommended.