Kanlaon Volcano erupts, maintains Alert Level 3

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros erupted early Tuesday morning, April 8, producing a massive ash plume and pyroclastic flows, the state volcanology bureau Phivolcs reported.

The “explosive eruption” began at 5:51 a.m., prompting Phivolcs to maintain Alert Level 3 over the volcano. This indicates heightened unrest and the possibility of further eruptions.

The eruption generated a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases that reached an estimated height of 4,000 meters. Prevailing winds are carrying the plume southwest, according to Phivolcs.

Monitoring systems, including IP cameras and thermal imaging, detected pyroclastic density currents descending the southern slopes of Kanlaon Volcano. Such currents are fast-moving flows of hot gas, ash, and volcanic debris that move close to the ground during explosive eruptions.

Phivolcs continues to monitor Kanlaon’s activity closely as it warns nearby communities to remain vigilant against potential hazards.