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A total of 79 volcanic earthquakes have been recorded in Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island in the past 24 hours, PHIVOLCS said on Thursday.This is significantly lower compared to the 337 volcanic earthquakes recorded on Wednesday.In its bulletin on Thursday, PHIVOLCS said 11,556 tons of sulfur dioxide gas were emitted from the volcano on Wednesday, higher compared to the 9,985 tons previously recorded.
“People who may be particularly sensitive are those with health conditions such as asthma, lung disease and heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women and children,” it added.Due to this, PHIVOLCS advised affected residents to cover their mouth and nose with a damp clean cloth or dusk mask. Alert Level 2 is maintained over Kanlaon Volcano, which means there is an increased unrest.
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