A minor explosive eruption occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 08:05 p.m.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption generated an eruption plume that rose 2,000 meters above the crater before drifting northeast.
"This event generated an eruption plume that rose 2,000 meters above the crater before drifting northeast,"
PHIVOLCS also observed pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descending the southern upper slopes within 1 kilometer of the summit crater.
"Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) could be seen descending the southern upper slopes within 1 kilometer of the summit crater,"
Earlier in the day, two ash emission events were recorded, lasting 26 minutes to 119 minutes long. Alert Level 2 remains over the Kanlaon Volcano.
Author's summary: Kanlaon Volcano erupts with minor explosion.