Aerial view of the crate of restive Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island (File photo from Task Force Kanlaon via Carla P. Gomez, Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Wednesday (February 5).
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) gave the information through its latest 24-hour monitoring report on Thursday (February 6).
Article continues after this advertisementKanlaon released 4,194 tons of sulfur dioxide, surpassing the 1,962 tons measured on the previous day.
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Article continues after this advertisementKanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, indicating intensified or magmatic unrest.
Article continues after this advertisementDue to this situation, Phivolcs recommended the evacuation of residents within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano’s summit.
The agency also warned of potential hazards under Alert Level 3, such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows or effusions, ashfalls, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls and lahars during heavy rainfall.
Article continues after this advertisementFlying any aircraft near the volcano is strictly prohibited due to the ongoing volcanic activity.
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