Kanlaon Volcano was placed under Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on April 8 at 5:51 am.
Photo: PHIVOLCS
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the eruption produced a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall drifting southwest. Additionally, 14 volcanic earthquakes were recorded.
“Pyroclastic density currents or PDCs descended the slopes on the general southern edifice based on IP and thermal camera monitors. Alert level 3 prevails over Kanlaon Volcano,” the agency noted.
Under Alert Level 3, flying any aircraft near Kanlaon Volcano is prohibited. Possible hazards that can occur are the following:
- Sudden explosive eruption
- Lava flow or effusion
- Ashfall
- Pyroclastic Density Current (PDC)
- Rockfall
- Lahars during heavy rains
PHIVOLCS has advised the public to evacuate areas within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano’s summit. Kanlaon Volcano last had an explosive eruption in December 2024, during which it was also placed under Alert Level 3.
Standing at 2,465Â m (8,087Â ft.) above sea level, Kanlaon Volcano is the highest mountain on Negros island. It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where intense seismic and volcanic activity commonly occurs. Since 1819, it has recorded 30 eruptions.
Stay safe, everyone!
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