Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 37 quakes

Screenshot of time-lapse footage of ash emission detected in the Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 5:43 a.m. – Mt. Kanlaon released more sulfur dioxide on Sunday, January 5, 2024, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). (Time-lapse footage courtesy of Phivolcs)

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano released more sulfur dioxide on Sunday, January 5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

According to Phivolcs, its latest 24-hour monitoring showed that Kanlaon emitted 3,639 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, slightly higher than the 3,469 tonnes recorded on Saturday, January 4.

The volcano also produced a voluminous plume that rose 500 meters and drifted southwest and west, the state meteorologist added.

READ: Kanlaon spews ash, 23 quakes recorded on Jan. 4 – Phivolcs

Mt. Kanlaon likewise registered 37 volcanic earthquakes from Sunday to Monday midnight, Phivolcs noted.

Kanlaon Volcano, located in the Negros region, remains under Alert Level 3, indicating intensified or magmatic unrest.

READ: Kanlaon still emitting gas, 27 quakes recorded on Jan. 3 – Phivolcs

Under Alert Level 3, Phivolcs warned of the following potential hazards:

• Sudden explosive eruption
• Lava flow or effusion
• Ashfall
• Pyroclastic density current
• Rockfall
• Lahars during heavy rains

Phivolcs repeated its notice that flying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited.