Kanlaon Volcano's sulfur dioxide emissions surge on Christmas Day, PHIVOLCS reports

Kanlaon Volcano's sulfur dioxide emissions rose to 6,014 tons on Christmas Day, up from 3,585 tons the previous day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The volcano experienced two ash emissions on Christmas, shorter than the seven events recorded on Tuesday. Ash plumes now reach 400 meters, down from 1,200 meters. PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 3 due to ongoing volcanic unrest, indicating a potential for a hazardous eruption. The danger zone has been expanded to six kilometers from the summit.