swerteplay Kanlaon emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 22 volcanic quakes

DECEPTIVELY CALM: Against the night sky, Kanlaon Volcano looks serene as seen from La Castellana, Negros Occidental, past 8 p.m. of Jan. 11. 2024. —Contributed photo by Andrew Altarejos

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Monday, January 27, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

In its latest 24-hour monitoring report, Phivolcs recorded 4,653.9 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted by the volcano, surpassing the 3,267 tons measured the previous day.

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The agency also reported 22 volcanic earthquakes from Monday to Tuesday midnight, along with a voluminous plume that rose 900 meters above the summit and drifted southwest.

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In addition, three ash emission events were observed during the monitoring period, with durations ranging from five to 44 minutes.

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

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Phivolcs warned that the following hazards are possible under this alert level:

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Flying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited, Phivolcs emphasized.

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