(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1.
Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 1,236 tons on October 1.
A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and the inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on June 21 “may indicate hydrothermal or magmatic processes occurring beneath the edifice,” PHIVOLCS said.
PHIVOLCS reminded the public that at alert level 1, the volcano “is at an abnormal condition and has entered a period of unrest.”
The local government units and the public were strongly reminded about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone.
Civil aviation authorities were advised to inform pilots against flying close to the volcano’s summit “as ejecta from any sudden phreatic eruption can be hazardous to aircraft.”
“PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Kanlaon Volcano’s activity and any new development will be relayed to all concerned,” PHIVOLCS said.
