Phivolcs reports increased sulfur dioxide emissions at Kanlaon

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists have recorded another elevated sulfur dioxide emissions and a series of volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island.

In its bulletin released Sunday, Phivolcs said that Kanlaon spewed 4,839 tons of sulfur dioxide on Saturday.

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A total of 20 volcanic earthquakes were also recorded.

The volcano produced moderate plumes that rose up to 500 meters and drifted northward, according to Phivolcs.

Kanlaon remains under alert Level 2.

Entry into Kanlaon’s four-kilometer-radius permanent danger zone is prohibited.

Phivolcs also warned against flying aircraft near the volcano, citing the possibility of sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions.

The agency said several elevated concentrations of sulfur dioxide emissions have been recorded since Kanlaon erupted on June 3.