The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported ongoing inflation in the eastern flank of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island. The volcano remains under Alert Level 3 for magmatic unrest. While the possibility of a major eruption is uncertain, Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol emphasized the importance of vigilance and adherence to local government advisories. He warned that the six-kilometer danger zone should remain unoccupied and urged nearby municipalities to prepare contingency plans.
THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said there is still an inflation or swelling in the eastern side of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island and the volcano remains under Alert Level 3 for magmatic unrest. Dr.
On December 9, 2024, an explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano, producing a voluminous plume that rapidly rose to 3,000 meters above the vent. “We have no control on the timeline of the volcano so we are always reminding the local government units that the six-kilometer danger zone of Mount Kanlaon should be unoccupied,” Bacolcol said.
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