Kanlaon volcano registered an ash emission event at 5:10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, generating a 600-meter grayish plume above the crater.
In a time-lapse footage released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), smoke was seen over Kanlaon, which remains under Alert Level 2 indicating increased activity.
Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol said they are closely monitoring Kanlaon amid its ‘degassing’ period or the process of releasing gas and pressure inside the volcano.
Based on latest Phivolcs bulletin, Kanlaon emitted 1,248 tons per day of sulfur dioxide over the past 24 hours and had seven volcanic earthquakes. Its last eruption happened on May 13, 2025.
The public and planes are advised to stay away from the volcano’s four-kilometer permanent danger zone.
