Despite the dangers posed by nature, the people of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, continue to demonstrate unwavering faith. Amid the ongoing eruptions of Mt. Kanlaon, which prompted the declaration of a state of calamity in the city since June, residents gathered for the third Misa de Gallo at the Saint Joseph Parish Church, showcasing their … Read more
As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts heavy rainfall across the Visayas region, concerns about lahar flow from Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental have been heightened. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant as the potential hazards from volcanic debris flows and landslides loom. Raul Fernandez, Director of the Office of … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, showed increased activity with a surge in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on December 12, 2024. The volcano emitted 7,019 tons of SO₂ on December 11, significantly higher than the 4,121 tons recorded the previous day. Additionally, two volcanic … Read more
On December 10, 2024, news and social media were abuzz with reports of Mount Kanlaon’s sudden eruption in Negros Occidental. The volcano spewed thick smoke and ash, causing ashfall in parts of Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and even reaching certain areas of Panay Island. The eruption prompted the evacuation of residents from La Castellana, La … Read more
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines marked December 9 with significant eruptions in two separate years, 2017 and 2024, a rare and fascinating coincidence that caught the attention of experts and locals alike. On December 9, 2017, a phreatic eruption occurred at 9:47 AM. Witnesses from Barangay Manghanoy, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, observed ash and steam … Read more
Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental has emitted 8,973 tons of sulfur dioxide from September 24 until midnight on September 25. This information was reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) in their latest monitoring update. The release of sulfur dioxide is an indication of volcanic activity, suggesting the possibility of magma ascent … Read more
As of September 18, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon continues to exhibit heightened volcanic activity, with significant emissions of sulfur dioxide and increased volcanic earthquakes. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the volcano has released 10,880 tons of sulfur dioxide over the past six days, starting from September 12 until 12:00 AM today. … Read more
Mari Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist of the DOST-PHIVOLCS Kanlaon Volcano Observatory, stated that there is a high possibility that the status of Kanlaon Volcano could be raised to Alert Level 3. In the past 24 hours, PHIVOLCS recorded over 11,000 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano, along with 79 new earthquakes. PHIVOLCS further … Read more
Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, continues to show significant volcanic activity, spewing 4,113 tons of sulfur dioxide as reported on June 5, 2024. This comes just days after a dramatic eruption sent a 5 km plume of volcanic ash and rocks into the sky, according to the Philippine Institute … Read more
