Tag: Kanlaon alert

PHIVOLCS warns of increased volcanic sulfur dioxide flux at Kanlaon

Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday, April 30, warned of an increase in volcanic sulfur dioxide flux at Kanlaon. In am advisory, PHIVOLCS noted SO2 gas emissions from the crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, averaged 2707 tons on the day. It said this was the second-highest emission recorded this year, with the highest pegged at 3098 tons and recorded on […]

7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. The emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 200 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the […]