Kanlaon Volcano had 28 volcanic quakes, 3 ashing events —PHIVOLCS

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island continued to show unrest on Friday with volcanic earthquakes and ashing events.

The volcano had 28 volcanic earthquakes and three ashing events from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 a.m. Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said in its bulletin issued on Saturday morning.

Kanlaon Volcano also emitted an average of 4,701 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on Friday, it added.

Voluminous plumes rising up to 700 meters tall were emitted by the volcano on Friday. These drifted northwest.

The volcano's edifice remains inflated, PHIVOLCS said.

Alert Level 2 (Increased Unrest) remains in effect at Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, PHIVOLCS said.

The volcano may possibly have sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions, the agency said.

PHIVOLCS again reminded the public that entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone is not allowed.

Likewise, flying aircraft close to the volcano is prohibited.

Kanlaon Volcano, which straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, erupted last June 3, emitting 5,000-meter tall plumes. —KG, GMA Integrated News