The Kanlaon Volcano had 11 volcanic earthquakes and emitted voluminous plumes on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.
The volcano, which straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, also emitted 5,763 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on January 10, PHIVOLCS said in its bulletin issued on Saturday.
Kanlaon Volcano’s voluminous plumes rose up to 1,000 meters tall before drifting in the southeast, general south, and south-southwest directions.
PHIVOLCS said Kanlaon Volcano’s edifice remains inflated.
Alert Level 3 (Intensified Unrest/Magmatic Unrest) remains in effect at the volcano on Saturday, PHIVOLCS added.
PHIVOLCS reiterated…