rich 888 Phivolcs: Another ashing event observed at Kanlaon Volcano
rich 888 Phivolcs: Another ashing event observed at Kanlaon Volcano
ACTIVE VOLCANO. A scene from the time-lapse footage of ash emission from the Mt. Kanlaon summit crater on Nov. 17, 2024. The active volcano in Negros Island remains under Alert Level 2 (increasing unrest) after its explosive eruption on June 3. | PHOTO: Official Facebook page of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
MANILA, Philippines — Another ashing event was observed at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday.
Phivolcs told INQUIRER.net that it occurred from 8:18 am to 8:22 a.m. on Thursday.
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Based on the 24-hour observation, the volcano emitted plumes rising about 300 meters tall that drifted west and west-southwest.
Article continues after this advertisementSulfur dioxide emissions also increased to 8,040 tons on Thursday from 6,730 tons on Wednesday.
Article continues after this advertisementThe volcano remained at Alert Level 2 (increased unrest), which means entry to the four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone and flying any aircraft near the volcano’s crater are prohibited.
Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs also warned that phreatic eruptions and precursory magmatic activity might occur.
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