Phivolcs continues close monitoring of Kanlaon Volcano

The Philippine Institute on Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to closely monitor Kanlaon Volcano.

Based on its latest advisory, Alert Level 1, or low-level unrest, is still monitored for Kanlaon activities. It registered two volcanic activities and indicated that the volcano's edifice is inflated.

On September 6, Philvolcs monitored increased seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano.

A total of 36 volcanic earthquakes, including 34 volcano-tectonic or VT earthquakes, have been recorded by the Kanlaon Volcano Network between 5 a.m. of September 4 and 7:50 a.m. of September 6.

"The public is reminded that Alert Level 1 prevails over Kanlaon. Should the uptrend in monitoring parameters persist, the volcano status may be raised to Alert Level 2 to warn of increasing unrest," the Phivolcs advisory said.

The public and local government units are strongly advised to be vigilant and refrain from entering the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to increased chances of sudden and hazardous phreatic eruptions occurring without warning, it said.

Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as ejecta from any sudden phreatic eruption can be hazardous to aircraft, the agency added.*