Kanlaon Volcano logs moderate explosive eruption
MANILA, Philippines – Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island had an moderate explosive eruption on Sunday evening, its third this year, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said.
According to Phivolcs in a statement, the eruption occurred at the summit of the volcano at exactly 06:07 p.m.
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The eruption generated a 5 kilometer-high eruption column that drifted to the southeast and northeast.
“This is the third event at Kanlaon this year, following similar eruptions in 19 and 26 February 2026,” Phivolcs said.
Meanwhile, Alert Level 2 remains raised over Kanlaon Volcano with prohibited entry into its 4 kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.
Under Alert Level 2, sudden steam-driven (phreatic) eruptions and signs of impending magmatic activity are possible. /gsg
