(SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM PHIVOLCS VIDEO)
A weak ash emission was observed from the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday morning, Oct. 5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
According to Phivolcs, footage from the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in Canlaon City (KVO-CC) captured the event at 8:23 a.m.
The agency said grayish plumes can be seen rising about 500 meters above the crater before drifting southwest.
The emission was recorded through the observatory’s IP camera, the Phivolcs said.
It reminded the public that Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Kanlaon Volcano, meaning the volcano is still under a moderate level of unrest.
Under this alert status, Phivolcs said there is a possibility of sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions, and entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited due to the risk of explosive activity.
Residents near the volcano and local government units were urged to remain vigilant.