Tag: Kanlaon

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 […]

Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village

MANILA, June 5, 2024 (AFP) – Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted. Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded Monday evening, sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases five kilometres (three miles) into the sky. Images posted on Facebook and verified by AFP on Wednesday show a torrent of grey mud and rocks, known as cold lava flow, […]

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.

Hundreds in emergency shelters after Philippine volcano erupts

MANILA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) – Hundreds of people sheltered in evacuation centres on Tuesday after a volcano erupted in the central Philippines. Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded for six minutes on Monday night, sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases five kilometres (three miles) into the sky. The state volcanology agency raised the alert level for the volcano from one to two on a scale of zero to five, warning more explosive […]

Alert level raised for Philippine volcano after ‘explosive eruption’: volcanology agency

By Pam Castro and Cecil Morella MANILA, June 3, 2024 (AFP) – The alert level for a Philippine volcano was raised Monday after an “explosive eruption” sent a plume of ash, gas and rocks five kilometres (three miles) into the sky, the volcanology agency said. Mount Kanlaon on the central island of Negros erupted for six minutes shortly before 7:00 pm (1100 GMT), prompting warnings for nearby residents to wear facemasks due the threat of […]

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

(Eagle News) — Thirty-seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said of the 37, one was felt with an Intensity II in Canlaon City and La Castellana. Sixty-six tons of sulfur dioxide flux were also felt as of September 29. A cloud covering the volcano was also monitored. Partial volcanic swelling was detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry […]

16 volcanic earthquakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — Sixteen 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 September 29. A weak steam reaching 100 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS said there is partial volcanic swelling as well. The public was reminded against entering the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone. PHIVOLCS also advised pilots against […]

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 66 tons per day as of Sept. 29. A moderate steam plume was also monitored. A partial volcanic swelling was also detected. 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: 12 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)– Twelve 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 slight inflation of the volcano edifice was also monitored. A moderate steam plume reaching 50 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent […]

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 […]