Kanlaon Volcano records 11 earthquakes prompting evacuation orders in the Philippines

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Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines experienced 11 volcanic earthquakes, including two tremors lasting 3 to 4 minutes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The volcano emitted 4,328 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and a 150-meter ash plume. Alert Level 3 remains in effect due to ongoing magmatic unrest following its last eruption in December 2024. PHIVOLCS has advised evacuations within a six-kilometer radius due to potential hazards, including explosive eruptions and ashfall. The volcano erupted twice in 2024, displacing nearly 50,000 people.


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