Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew; Alert Level 2 still up — Phivolcs
Screenshot of time-lapse footage showing ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano on April 13, 2026 (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology/Facebook)
Kanlaon Volcano continued to show signs of unrest after an ash emission was recorded at its summit crater at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, April 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
In its monitoring report, Phivolcs said the event produced grayish plumes that rose about 400 meters above the crater before drifting southwest.
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island remains under Alert Level 2, or moderate level of unrest, a status that has been in effect since it was lowered from Alert Level 3 on July 29, 2025.
Alert Level 2 indicates 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.
Civil aviation authorities were also warned against flying close to the volcano’s summit due to possible ash emissions.