Mt. Kanlaon as seen from Barangay Masulog in La Castellana, Negros Occidental. - Philippine Daily Inquirer Visayas Bureau
MANILA: Fifty-three volcanic earthquakes were recorded in Kanlaon Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday (June 5).
Forty-three volcanic earthquakes were previously recorded.
While it did not observe eruptions during the period, Phivolcs said that Alert Level 2 remains in place over the volcano.
Phivolcs added that the Kanlaon Volcano released 4,113 tons of sulfur dioxide.
It also unleashed a 2,000-meter-high plume that drifted south-southwest and northwest.
Phivolcs further said that the volcano’s edifice remains inflated.
Hence, it reminded the public that entering the 4km permanent danger zone and flying any aircraft near the volcano remain prohibited.
Threats of sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions are also possible, Phivolcs warned. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
