PHIVOLCS reports six earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano as alert level rises

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported six volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday. The volcano emitted 200-meter tall plumes and released 6,477 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on October 20. Kanlaon Volcano is under Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest. Entry into its 4-kilometer danger zone is prohibited due to the risk of eruptions and sudden steam-driven events. In related news, Mayon Volcano recorded two rockfall events and emitted 1,064 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on October 21. It remains under Alert Level 1, with a six-kilometer danger zone also restricted.


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