• Increased ground deformation raises eruption concerns at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines

    ByRishika Yadav

    Ground deformation monitoring by the Kanlaon Volcano Network (KVN) has detected significant inflation in the middle to upper portions of the volcano’s eastern edifice since 19:20 LT on January 10, 2025, with data indicating a potential eruption driven by pressurization within the shallow magma conduit. PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 3, originally raised on December 9, 2024, and there is presently an increased chance for sudden explosive eruptions to occur and endanger communities at risk with life-threatening volcanic hazards.

  • Eruption at Kanlaon volcano triggers preparation for Alert Level 4, Philippines

    ByRishika Yadav

    An eruption at Kanlaon volcano emitted a dark ash plume reaching 1.2 km (0.75 miles) on Monday, December 23, 2024. Communities within a 6 km (3.7 miles) radius of the summit crater must remain evacuated due to the danger of pyroclastic density currents, ballistic projectiles and ashfall, lava flows, rockfalls, and other related hazards. Local government units were advised to prepare for potential escalation to Alert Level 4.

  • Powerful explosive eruption and pyroclastic flows at Kanlaon volcano force urgent evacuation of 87 000 people, Philippines

    ByRishika Yadav

    A powerful explosive eruption took place at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines at 15:03 LT (07:03 UTC) on December 9, 2024, producing a massive ash plume and pyroclastic flows. As a result, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised the Alert Level to 3 and ordered urgent evacuation of 87 000 people living near the volcano.

  • Phreatomagmatic eruption at Taal volcano, ashfall reported in Agoncillo and Laurel, Philippines

    ByRishika Yadav

    Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at 5:58 LT (21:58 UTC on December 2, 2024)on December 3. The eruption, lasting 4 minutes, released a dark plume that rose 2 800 m (9 186 feet) above Taal Volcano Island (TVI) and drifted west-southwest, as confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

  • Continuous degassing, three ashing events observed at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines

    ByTeo Blašković

    The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, produced three minor ash plumes from its summit crater on November 2, 2024, during brief eruptions lasting between four and twelve minutes each. The plumes rose to approximately 400 m (1 310 feet) above the crater and drifted southwest. No seismic or infrasonic signals accompanied the events, indicating low-energy emissions.

  • Taal volcano records 10-hour tremor as magmatic activity continues, Philippines

    ByRishav Kothari

    A volcanic tremor lasting 10 hours and 30 minutes was observed at Taal volcano on Saturday, indicating sustained magmatic or hydrothermal activity beneath the surface. Such prolonged tremors are often associated with the movement of magma, volcanic gases, or fluids, which can cause increased pressure within the volcano’s system. This could lead to further unrest,…

  • Series of phreatomagmatic eruptions at Taal volcano, Philippines

    ByHarsha Borah

    A minor phreatic eruption took place at Taal volcano in the Philippines on October 2, 2024, resulting in a plume that reached a height of 2 400 m (7 874) above sea level. This event is part of a series of 18 phreatic eruptions that began on September 22.