Kanlaon, also known as Mount Kanlaon and Kanlaon Volcano (Hiligaynon: Bolkang Kanglaon; Cebuano: Bolkang Kanglaon; Filipino: Bulkang Kanlaon), is an active andesitic stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the island of Negros in the Philippines, as well as the highest peak in the Visayas, with an elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft) above sea ...

3 days ago · The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 after its explosive eruption on December 9.

19 hours ago · Kanlaon has been continuously displaying seismic activity as early as June this year but has since remained in Alert Level 2 until December last year. Upgrading the alert status from Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Level 3 (magmatic unrest) means that a “magmatic eruption has begun that may progress to further explosive eruptions,” according ...

21 hours ago · Based on PHIVOLCS’ latest bulletin, the Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island also released 4,328 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, as well as a moderate 150 meter tall plume that drifted northwest and west. The volcano’s edifice also remained inflated. Throughout January 2025, the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory recorded around 70 ash emission events ...

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region, Philippines began erupting on June 3, 2024, when an explosive eruption from its summit vent spewed ash over parts of Bago, La Carlota, La Castellana and Canlaon. As a result, evacuations were ordered for five barangays near the volcano.

Dec 10, 2024 · The Philippines' Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.

Dec 9, 2024 · A volcano in the central Philippines erupted for a second time this year, prompting emergency evacuations after it spewed a huge of column of ash into the sky, authorities said on Monday.

Kanlaon volcano (also spelled Canlaon) forms the highest point on the Philippine island of Negros. The massive andesitic stratovolcano is covered with fissure-controlled pyroclastic cones and craters, many of which are filled by lakes.

18 hours ago · DSWD DROMIC Report #93 on Kanlaon Volcano Eruption as of 01 February 2025, 6AM Format Situation Report Source. Govt. Philippines; Posted 2 Feb 2025 Originally published 1 Feb 2025.

Dec 26, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 after its explosive eruption on December 9.