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8 quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 still raised

(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 400 meters  was moderate. Sulfur dioxide  emission was also measured at an average of 416 tons/day on  September 14. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and mid […]

16 quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Sixteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the  emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 500 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 416 tons per day on  September 14. A slight inflation of the […]