Kanlaon Volcano belches ash anew; Alert Level 2 remains
Screenshot of the time-lapse footage showing ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano between 9:43 a.m. and 10:53 a.m. on Feb. 27, 2026. The event generated grayish plumes that rose about 1,000 meters above the summit crater before drifting south, as recorded by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory IP camera in Canlaon City. (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
Voluminous ash emission was observed at Kanlaon Volcano on Friday morning, Feb. 27, as volcanic activity continued following recent eruptive events.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded ash emission from 9:43 a.m. to 10:53 a.m., generating grayish plumes that rose about 1,000 meters above the summit crater before drifting south.
The activity was captured by an IP camera installed at the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in Canlaon City.
The ash emission forms part of the volcano’s ongoing unrest after a moderately explosive eruption recorded on Feb. 26, which prompted state volcanologists to closely assess monitoring parameters.
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Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Kanlaon Volcano, indicating increased unrest and the possibility of sudden explosive eruptions.
Phivolcs reiterated that entry into the four-kilometer permanent danger zone is strictly prohibited due to potential hazards such as ashfall, ballistic fragments, pyroclastic density currents, and volcanic gases.
Communities near rivers and streams draining the volcano were advised to remain vigilant, especially during heavy rainfall when lahars may occur, while civil aviation authorities were warned against flying close to the summit.