Kanlaon Volcano logs 3 volcanic quakes, over 4,100 tons of sulfur dioxide gas

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island had three volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday.

In its bulletin, PHIVOLCS added that a total of 4,159 tons of sulfur dioxide emission were recorded from the volcano on Thursday.

These parameters were higher compared to the two volcanic earthquakes and 2,555 tons of sulfur dioxide emission reported in Kanlaon Volcano in the previous bulletin.

The volcano’s edifice remains inflated, according to PHIVOLCS.

Alert Level 2 is maintained over Kanlaon Volcano, which means there is an increased unrest.

Under Alert Level 2, entry into the four-kilometer radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) as well as flying any aircraft close to the volcano are prohibited.

Sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions may occur. —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA Integrated News