Philippine authorities have issued an advisory on August 11, 2024 for Kanlaon Volcano, warning of elevated volcanic gas emissions and potential hazards.
The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) reported on August 10, 2024, that sulfur dioxide emissions from Kanlaon’s summit crater averaged 4,839 tonnes per day. This marks the third highest emission recorded this year and the fourth since instrumental monitoring began.
Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest, remains in effect. Officials caution that shallow magmatic processes could lead to explosive eruptions or hazardous magmatic activity at the summit crater.
Residents are advised to avoid entering the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.
In case of ash fall, people should cover their nose and mouth with damp cloth or dust masks. Aviation authorities are warned about potential hazards to aircraft from ash and ballistic fragments.
Communities near river systems on the volcano’s southern and western slopes are urged to prepare for possible lahars and mudflows during heavy rainfall.
DOST-PHIVOLCS continues to closely monitor Kanlaon and promises immediate updates on any new developments.
