PHIVOLCS reports six earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano as alert level rises

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported six volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday. The volcano emitted 200-meter tall plumes and released 6,477 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on October 20. Kanlaon Volcano is under Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest. Entry into its 4-kilometer danger zone is prohibited due to the risk of eruptions and sudden steam-driven events. In related news, Mayon Volcano recorded two rockfall events and emitted 1,064 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on October 21. It remains under Alert Level 1, with a six-kilometer danger zone also restricted.