Kanlaon Volcano spews ash anew

The unrest of Kanlaon Volcano continues, as it releases a volcanic plume in four ash emission episodes last Tuesday.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) noted that the ash emission occurred from 5:57 a.m. to 6:14 a.m., 7:59 a.m. to 10:01 a.m., 10:28 a.m. to 10:41 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. to 12:24 p.m.

State seismologist said that the volcanic activity released a plume from 300 to 500 meters high that drifted in a southwestward direction.

Based on Phivolcs’ latest 24-hour observation, Kanlaon volcano released 2,758 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, which was also accompanied by a 1,500-meter thick volcanic plume.

Last Sunday afternoon, the volcano also released a 1,500-meter thick volcanic plume that affected the areas of La Carlota City and Bago City.

Despite the gradual decrease of the volcano’s sulfur and ash emission, Phivolcs emphasized that the public should not remain complacent.

“It could mean that the movement of magma might start to weaken, but it could also mean that the volcano might be gaining momentum, which was also observed last December 2024,” Phivolcs senior science research specialist Paul Alanis said.

Alert Level 3 remains hoisted in the volcano.