Phivolcs records 21 quakes in Kanlaon Volcano in 24 hours  | Inquirer News

Phivolcs records 21 quakes in Kanlaon Volcano in 24 hours 

/ 11:55 AM July 04, 2022

Mt. Kanlaon. Photo from PHIVOLCS-DOST Facebook page

Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. (Photo from PHIVOLCS-DOST Facebook page)

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 21 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in Kanlaon Volcano, in Negros Island in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Based on its 5 a.m. bulletin on Monday, Phivolcs said the volcano is still on Alert Level 1.

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The volcano emitted 151 tons of sulfur dioxide per day on May 1, and its edifice has slightly inflated, Philvocs said.

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According to the bulletin, there is no plume emission recorded from the volcano.

Phivolcs warned about possible sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions.

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The agency also prohibited entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone and flying of any aircraft close to the volcano. – Nicole Faye Agcaoili, INQUIRER.net trainee

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