Mount Kanlaon erupts 13 times as alert level remains high in the Philippines

gmanetwork.com — December 13, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

Mount Kanlaon erupted 13 times on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, indicating a heightened risk of explosive eruptions. The eruptions produced ash plumes and significant sulfur dioxide emissions, averaging nearly 4,000 tons per day. Seven volcanic earthquakes were also recorded, prompting PHIVOLCS to advise residents within six kilometers to evacuate. As of Friday, over 11,000 families have been affected by the recent eruptions, with many seeking shelter in evacuation centers. The government is monitoring the situation closely, conducting aerial surveys to assess potential hazards.

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Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines emits ash and sulfur dioxide as unrest continues (gmanetwork.com)
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OCD and PHIVOLCS conduct aerial survey of Kanlaon Volcano after recent eruption (gmanetwork.com)
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Philippine Air Force deploys helicopters for aid and damage assessment after Kanlaon eruption (inquirer.net)
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Philippine Army deploys teams to support communities after Kanlaon Volcano eruption (inquirer.net)
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Negros prepares for potential further eruptions after Mt. Kanlaon blast (inquirer.net)
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Authorities consider expanding evacuation zones near Kanlaon Volcano due to increased activity (gmanetwork.com)
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Over 39000 residents evacuated as Kanlaon Volcano shows increased activity (gmanetwork.com)
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Dioceses in Negros Occidental seek aid for Kanlaon eruption victims (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
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Mount Kanlaon reports two ash emissions and 31 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours (gmanetwork.com)
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Mt. Kanlaon calms after eruption displaces over 11500 in Negros Occidental (inquirer.net)
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Residents report skin irritation after Mt. Kanlaon eruption in Negros Occidental (inquirer.net)
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DOH warns of health risks from Mt. Kanlaon eruption in the Philippines (inquirer.net)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 residents after Mount Kanlaon erupts (abc7.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 people after significant volcanic eruption near Mount Kanlaon (abc13.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 residents after Mount Kanlaon erupts (6abc.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 people after significant volcanic eruption (abc30.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 people after significant volcanic eruption near Mount Kanlaon (abc7ny.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 people after significant volcanic eruption near Mount Kanlaon (abc7news.com)
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Philippine authorities evacuate 87,000 people after Mount Kanlaon erupts (abc7chicago.com)
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Flights and classes canceled in Western Visayas after Mt. Kanlaon eruption (inquirer.net)
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Philippines evacuates 87000 residents after Mount Kanlaon erupts (thehindu.com)
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Mount Kanlaon erupts in the Philippines prompting evacuation of over 87000 people (mirror.co.uk)
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Over 9,400 evacuated as Kanlaon Volcano erupts in the Philippines (inquirer.net)
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Philippines evacuates 87000 residents after significant Mount Kanlaon eruption (news.yahoo.com)
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Philippine towns evacuate 87,000 residents after Mount Kanlaon erupts (outlookindia.com)
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Philippines government prepares aid for families affected by Kanlaon Volcano eruption (inquirer.net)
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Flights canceled and diverted as Kanlaon Volcano erupts in the Philippines (inquirer.net)
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DOH warns of health risks following Kanlaon Volcano eruption in the Philippines (inquirer.net)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 as Mount Kanlaon erupts with ash and gas (independent.co.uk)
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Philippine authorities evacuate 87,000 people after Mount Kanlaon erupts (clickondetroit.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 as Mount Kanlaon erupts, raising alert levels (gazette.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 as Mount Kanlaon erupts with ash and gas (abcnews.go.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87000 people after significant volcanic eruption (thestar.com)
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Philippines evacuates 87000 people after Mount Kanlaon erupts (news.yahoo.com)
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Thousands evacuate as Mt. Kanlaon erupts in the Philippines (inquirer.net)
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Philippines evacuates 87,000 people as Kanlaon Volcano erupts (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
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Philippine volcano eruption forces evacuations as ash blankets villages (regina.ctvnews.ca)
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Philippine volcano eruption forces evacuations as ash blankets villages (independent.co.uk)
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Philippine volcano eruption forces evacuations as ash blankets homes (abcnews.go.com)
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Cebu Pacific cancels flight from Iloilo to Manila due to Kanlaon Volcano eruption (inquirer.net)
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Philippine volcano eruption forces evacuations as ash blankets homes (thestar.com)
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Tens of thousands evacuated as Kanlaon volcano erupts in the Philippines (cbsnews.com)
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Phivolcs raises alert level for Kanlaon Volcano amid lahar warning (inquirer.net)
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Over 54,000 people affected by Kanlaon Volcano eruption in the Philippines (gmanetwork.com)
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Kanlaon volcano erupts in the Philippines prompting mass evacuations (livescience.com)
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