Kanlaon emits ash anew amid 'moderate' volcanic unrest
Ash plume rises from the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano during a brief emission at 6:54 a.m. on October 15, 2025. The volcano remains under moderate-level unrest, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. (Screengrab from Phivolcs/Facebook).
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Kanlaon Volcano emitted grayish ash plumes anew early Wednesday, Oct. 15, as captured by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory-Canlaon City IP camera on Negros Island.
The event occurred from 6:54 a.m. to 7:40 a.m., producing plumes that rose up to 100 meters above the summit crater before drifting southwest.
This marks the second ash emission in less than a week, following a similar occurrence on Oct. 12.
Phivolcs continues to maintain Alert Level 2, indicating moderate-level unrest.
Residents and visitors are reminded to avoid the four-kilometer permanent danger zone around the crater due to the risk of sudden explosive events, pyroclastic density currents, rockfalls, and harmful volcanic gases.
Local government units are urged to maintain preparedness for possible evacuations, while civil aviation authorities are advised to avoid flying near the volcano's summit because of potential ash emissions that could affect aircraft safety.
Phivolcs also warned of possible lahars and sediment-laden streamflows in rivers and drainages around the volcano should heavy rainfall occur.