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Kanlaon Volcano Registers Two Ash Emissions; Alert Level 3 Maintained
On April 6, 2025, Kanlaon Volcano exhibited two ash emission events, prompting PHIVOLCS to maintain Alert Level 3 due to intensified magmatic unrest. Residents are advised to remain vigilant of potential volcanic hazards.
Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, emitted ash twice on April 6, 2025, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Alert Level 3 remains in effect, indicating intensified magmatic unrest.
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Ash Emissions: Two ash emission events were recorded, producing grayish plumes that rose 200 to 400 meters above the summit crater before drifting southwest to west-southwest.
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Seismic Activity: In the past 24 hours, twelve volcanic earthquakes, including two volcanic tremors lasting 13 to 24 minutes, were detected.
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Sulfur Dioxide Emissions: The volcano emitted 2,077 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on April 5, 2025.
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Volcanic Hazards: PHIVOLCS warns of potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and lahars during heavy rains.
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