PHIVOLCS reports a significant ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit crater, maintaining Alert Level 2 due to ongoing volcanic activity.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) observed an ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano, with a grayish plume rising approximately 600 meters above the summit crater on the evening of November 14, 2026. The event, captured by a thermal camera at the Lower Masulog Station, lasted from 9:30 p.m. to 9:32 p.m. and the plume drifted southwest. Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit signs of unrest, following a previous emission on November 5 where a 500-meter ash plume was released. Volcanic earthquake activity has been recorded intermittently over the recent week, with 15 quakes on November 11, four on the 12th, and eight on the 13th. Additionally, sulfur dioxide emissions remain elevated, reaching 3,384 tonnes per day as of November 11, while ground deformation data indicates inflation of the volcano’s edifice. PHIVOLCS has sustained Alert Level 2 over Kanlaon, signifying the possibility of sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions along with precursory magmatic activity. Entry into the volcano’s 4-kilometer-radius Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited, and aviation near the summit is restricted for safety reasons. Residents and visitors are urged to heed advisories and stay clear of hazardous zones.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/1009536/look-kanlaon-volcano-emits-600-meter-ash-plume/story/
