Another ash emission logged in Kanlaon Volcano —PHIVOLCS

An ash emission was observed at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The emission began at 1:48 p.m. and ceased at 2:25 p.m., the state seismologists said. 

“This event generated grayish plumes that rose 400 meters above the crater before drifting to the southwest as recorded by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory - Canlaon City (KVO-CC) IP Camera. Alert Level 2 prevails over Kanlaon Volcano,” said PHIVOLCS. 

Hours earlier, at 7:30 a.m., Kanlaon Volcano also emitted ash for 12 minutes until 7:42 a.m.

A minor explosive eruption was also recorded at Kanlaon Volcano last October 24 that lasted for three minutes. 

Alert Level 2 remains over Kanlaon Volcano, which means there is an increased unrest. 

Under Alert Level 2, entry into the four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and the flying of any aircraft close to the volcano are prohibited. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/KG, GMA Integrated News