Ash spews from Kanlaon volcano in Philippines, community on alert

Stephen J. By Bose, Chief International Correspondent of Worthy News

Negros Island, Philippines (meaningful news) – Authorities in the Philippines reported ash emissions from Mount Kanlaon on Saturday morning, with volcanic ash flowing westward toward nearby communities.

According to monitoring reports reviewed by Worthy News, the activity was observed at around 8:32 a.m. local time, raising concerns about potential ash fall, reduced visibility and deterioration in air quality.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the event produced “brown clouds that rose about 300 meters (984 ft) above the crater before drifting west and southwest, as captured by cameras of the Canlaon Volcano Observatory in Canlaon City.”

concerned residents

Disturbing photos shared online and reviewed by Worthy News show a huge plume of ash rising from the volcano, with residents gathering to watch as the ash spreads into nearby communities. The timing of the footage could not be independently verified.

PHIVOLCS, which monitors volcanic activity, has placed Kanlaon under strict vigil in recent months amid intermittent unrest. There were no immediate reports of any large-scale explosion.

In the 24-hour monitoring period, the volcano recorded three ash emission events lasting between 11 and 40 minutes, as well as seven volcanic earthquakes and two volcanic aftershocks.

PHIVOLCS also reported emissions of about 1,924 tons of sulfur dioxide on Friday, producing a plume up to about 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) that drifted west-southwest.

Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest and the possibility of a sudden steam-driven eruption or incipient magmatic activity.

ash exposure

Officials warned that volcanic ash could irritate eyes, skin and lungs, damage vehicles and electronics, contaminate water sources and disrupt air and road travel.

Local disaster agencies, including the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, were monitoring the situation and coordinating with regional authorities.

Residents in potentially affected areas were urged to stay indoors where possible, wear protective masks such as N95 respirators and follow official advice.

Officials reiterated that aircraft flying close to the volcano are prohibited, as well as entry into the four-kilometre permanent danger zone around the crater.

PHIVOLCS warned of potential hazards including sudden violent eruptions, ashfall and further volcanic activity as conditions develop.

active volcano

Mount Kanlaon is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines and has recorded numerous eruptions and ash emissions in recent decades.

In 2016, a sudden steam-driven explosion near the summit killed three hikers. Since then, the volcano has shown intermittent activity, including ash emissions and short-lived eruptions in recent years, leading to evacuations and safety restrictions.

Officials say such activity could increase rapidly, requiring close monitoring by scientists and emergency agencies.

Elsewhere in the Philippines, which lies along the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire”, a region known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, volcanic activity has caused significant loss of life in the past.

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo killed more than 800 people, while Mayon Volcano has had deadly eruptions, including a 1993 event that killed dozens. Taal Volcano has also produced devastating eruptions, with one of the deadliest eruptions in 1911 killing over 1,000 people.

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