Mt. Kanlaon erupts, remains under alert level 1

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Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island erupted on Saturday morning, state volcanologists said.

In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the volcano had a “phreatic explosion”  at 9:19 a.m.

Phivolcs said Kanlaon is spweing ash, as 400-meter to 1,500-meter high plumes, grayish to white in color, came from the mouth of the volcano.

The agency said the eruption is ongoing. It added that at least three volcanic earthquakes were detected from Kanlaon in the past 24 hours.

Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 1, which means it is in a state of unrest and minor eruptions may occur.

Phivolcs reminded the the local government units and the public that entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited.

It also warned pilots to avoid flying near the volcano. CDG

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