Kanlaon volcano (Philippines): ash emissions go on

Ash emissions from the Kanlaon volcano this morning (image: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

Ash emissions from the Kanlaon volcano this morning (image: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

The explosive eruption at the volcano persists.

A phase of ash emissions continued from the summit vent during 07:01-07:30 local time today.

An ash plume rose 200 meters above the crater and drifted west.

There is a 4 km exclusion zone around the main crater in place.

The alert status for the volcano remains at Level 2.

Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 24 January 2025