Ash emission observed from Kanlaon Volcano, says PHIVOLCS

Ash emission was observed from Kanlaon Volcano early Wednesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The emission occurred at 6:02 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

"The event generated a grayish plume that rose 500 meters above the summit crater before drifting northeast, as visually recorded by the Canlaon City Observation Station (KVO-CC)," PHIVOLCS reported.

The agency added that Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Kanlaon Volcano. — BAP, GMA News