Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide compared to past day

ASH EMISSION Mt. Kanlaon, which remains under alert level 3, continues to emit ash as seen from La Castellana town, Negros Occidental. (File photo from JERICK RECAPLAZA)

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island spewed more sulfur dioxide on Tuesday (January 14), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said in its latest 24-hour monitoring report that the volcano emitted 5,186.3 tons of sulfur dioxide.

This volume exceeds the 3,682.8 tons recorded the previous day or on Monday.

The state seismologist also recorded four volcanic earthquakes and one volcanic tremor that lasted 40 minutes.

Phivolcs explained that volcanic earthquakes are caused by “magmatic processes or magma-related processes beneath or near an active volcano.”

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Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which indicates intensified or magmatic unrest.

Phivolcs warned the public of the following possible hazards:

• Sudden explosive eruptions
• Lava flows or effusions
• Ashfalls
• Pyroclastic density currents
• Rockfalls
• Lahar flows during heavy rainfall

The agency likewise reminded that flying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited under Alert Level 3.