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PHIVOLCS retains alert level 1 over Kanlaon; 2 volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide and steam emissions monitored

(Eagle News)–Two 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 that rose 300 meters before drifting southeast, north and east was moderte. The sulfur dioxide  emission was measured at an average of 656 tons per day on  October 13. A slight […]