Tag: Kanlaon update

Six volcanic quakes monitored at Kanlaon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide flux was  at 3304 tons. A plume reaching 300 meters high was also observed. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. It also advised pilots against flying close to the volcano. Kanlaon volcano remains under alert level 2.

PHIVOLCS: 19 volcanic quakes monitored at Kanlaon in last 24 hours

Alert level 2 still in place (Eagle News)–Nineteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The earthquakes were monitored a day after volcanic sediment flows or lahar were observed on the southern and western slopes of the volcano, amid thunderstorms in the area. PHIVOLCS said 1412 tons of sulfur dioxide flux were also observed. A plume reaching 1500 meters was also monitored. PHIVOLCS […]

53 volcanic quakes monitored at Kanlaon; Alert Level 2 still in place

(Eagle News)–Fifty-three volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 4113 tons per day. A plume 2000 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reiterated the ban on the entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone and advised pilots against flying close to the summit. The volcano remains under Alert Level 2.

84 ‘weak low-frequency volcanic earthquake events’ monitored at Kanlaon as of Tuesday noon: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Eighty-four weak low-frequency volcanic earthquake events were monitored at Kanlaon as of noon on Tuesday, June 4. These came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised an Alert Level 2 over the volcano on Monday, June 3, following a “moderately explosive eruption.” PHIVOLCS said the eruption was preceded by a volcano-tectonic event at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to PHIVOLCS, sulfur dioxide emission measured by today’s campaign survey  was at 4113 […]

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 […]

PHIVOLCS: 17 quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)– Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 66 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux as of Sept. 29. PHIVOLCS said a partial swelling of the volcano was also monitored. A moderate steam plume reaching 100 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger […]

PHIVOLCS: 15 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)– Fifteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 196 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux as of Aug. 30. PHIVOLCS said the volcano’s edifice is also slightly inflated. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Kanlaon is […]

PHIVOLCS: 19 volcanic quakes detected in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Nineteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected in the volcano were 196 tons of sulfur dioxide flux as of August 30. A moderate steam plume reaching 200 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. It also advised pilots against flying close to the crater. […]

PHIVOLCS: 15 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Fifteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 196 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux as of August 30. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public on the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Kanlaon is under an […]

9 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 retained

(Eagle News) — Nine 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. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide  emission was also measured at an average of 587 tons on  February 17. A slight inflation of the lower and middle slopes since June 2020 […]

7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon after PHIVOLCS warns of volcano’s “restive state”

(Eagle News) — Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. In an advisory hours after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the volcano was in a restive state, PHIVOLCS said also monitored at Kanlaon were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said steam emission was moderate, while sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission was measured at an average of 1130 tons on February 13. It said a slight inflation of the lower […]

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

(Eagle News) — Twelve volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was weak to moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 467 tons on January 31. “Ground deformation data from continuous GPS and electronic tilt measurements have been recording a slight inflation of the lower […]