Kanlaon Volcano Sulfur Dioxide Emission Drops
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano showed a decrease in sulfur dioxide emission and a slight reduction in volcanic earthquakes on Saturday, based on the latest 24-hour monitoring report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The keyphrase Kanlaon Volcano sulfur dioxide emission appears prominently in the early report.
According to the report posted on Sunday, the volcano emitted 3,256 tons of sulfur dioxide, down from Friday’s 4,663 tons. This decline suggests a less intense release of volcanic gases but still points to ongoing volcanic activity.
Volcanic Earthquakes and Gas Plumes
Kanlaon Volcano recorded eight volcanic earthquakes on Saturday, slightly fewer than the nine quakes logged the previous day. Phivolcs defines these volcanic earthquakes as tremors generated by magma-related processes beneath or near the volcano.
Meanwhile, a plume of gas rose about 600 meters and drifted southeast. Observers noted that the volcano’s structure remains inflated, indicating that magma is still accumulating beneath the surface.
Current Alert Level and Safety Recommendations
Located between Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, Kanlaon Volcano remains at Alert Level 3, signaling magmatic unrest. Authorities continue to advise evacuation within a six-kilometer radius from the summit to protect residents from possible hazards.
Phivolcs also strictly prohibits flying aircraft near the volcano due to risks such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ashfall, rockfalls, lahars during heavy rains, and pyroclastic density currents. Local officials emphasize vigilance and readiness amid the ongoing volcanic unrest.
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