Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Alert Level Raised to 3

Mt Kanlaon

Negros Occidental, Philippines – December 9, 2024Kanlaon Volcano erupted explosively at 3:03 PM today, releasing a massive plume that reached approximately 3,000 meters above the summit. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) confirmed that pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descended along the southeastern slope of the volcano, as detected through infrared and thermal imaging. … Read more

Lahar from Mt. Kanlaon Flows Again This Afternoon, June 7, 2024

Lahar from Mt. Kanlaon

This afternoon, June 7, 2024, lahar flows once again hit Upper Baji-Baji Falls in Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana Negros Occidental. According to a video taken by Daryl Demafelis, along with Phivolcs, the rushing lahar can be seen flowing down the river towards the falls. The rainfall in the area likely exacerbated the situation, resulting in … Read more