Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region emitted ash on Saturday, producing plumes that rose 300 meters above its crater, according to the state seismologist.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the event at around 8:32 a.m.
‘This event generated grayish plumes that rose 300 meters above the crater before drifting west and southwest, as captured by cameras at the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory-Canlaon City,’ Phivolcs said in a post.
Meanwhile, Phivolcs’ 24-hour monitoring showed that the volcano recorded three ash emissions, which lasted from 11 to 40 minutes. It also logged seven volcanic earthquakes and two volcanic tremors.
The volcano also released 1,924 tons of sulfur dioxide on Friday, which generated a 1,000-meter plume that drifted west-southwest and southwest.
It remains under Alert Level 2, which signifies increased unrest.
Under this alert level, Phivolcs prohibits entry into the four-kilometer radius of the permanent danger zone and the flying of any aircraft close to the volcano.
Phivolcs also warns nearby residents of possible hazards such as sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions and precursory magmatic activity.