Brief explosive eruption recorded at Kanlaon Volcano - PHIVOLCS

Brief Explosive Eruption at Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano experienced a brief explosive eruption on Friday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The eruption lasted from 8:05 p.m. to 8:08 p.m. and generated a plume that rose 2,000 meters above the crater before drifting northeast.

Pyroclastic density currents were also recorded descending the southern slopes within one kilometer of the summer crater.

PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 2 over Kanlaon Volcano, indicating increased unrest.

Author's summary: Kanlaon Volcano erupts briefly on Friday evening.

more

GMA Network GMA Network — 2025-10-24

More News