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/ Updated as of: 06:53 PM April 24, 2025

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LIVE UPDATES: Kanlaon Volcano eruption

Kanlaon Volcano explosive eruption —Photo from Phivolcs


MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano went into an explosive eruption early Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

According to Phivolcs:



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No increased Kanlaon volcanic quakes; Alert Level 3 stays

April 8 , 2025 – 04:24 PM
No increased Kanlaon volcanic quakes; Alert Level 3 stays
No increase in volcanic earthquakes or volcanic gas have been recorded as of Tuesday afternoon following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano,

What happens after Kanlaon Volcano eruption? Phivolcs gives 3 scenarios

April 8 , 2025 – 10:18 AM
What happens after Kanlaon Volcano eruption? Phivolcs gives 3 scenarios
State seismologists are looking at three scenarios following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island early Tuesday morning.

Caap to pilots: Avoid flying near Kanlaon Volcano amid eruption⁠

April 8 , 2025 – 09:56 AM
Caap to pilots: Avoid flying near Kanlaon Volcano amid eruption⁠
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday told aircraft pilots to avoid flying near Kanlaon Volcano after its explosive eruption.

Ashfalls observed in areas in Negros after Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption

April 8 , 2025 – 09:29 AM
Ashfalls observed in areas in Negros after Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption
Ashfall was reported in nearby areas after the Kanlaon Volcano had an explosive eruption on Tuesday morning, according to the Phivolcs.

OCD tells Negros residents to be alert on ashfalls from Kanlaon Volcano

April 8 , 2025 – 08:47 AM
OCD tells Negros residents to be alert on ashfalls from Kanlaon Volcano
LGUs in Panay were advised to remain on high alert for possible ashfalls following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Kanlaon Volcano goes on explosive eruption; remains on alert level 3

April 8 , 2025 – 06:42 AM
Kanlaon Volcano goes on explosive eruption; remains on alert level 3
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island had an explosive eruption on Tuesday morning, said Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Kanlaon Volcano emits ash, logs 12 quakes

April 6 , 2025 – 09:39 AM
Kanlaon Volcano emits ash, logs 12 quakes
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted ash twice on Saturday, Phivolcs said on Sunday.

Kanlaon Volcano emits ash for over 2 hours; still under Alert Level 3

April 2 , 2025 – 10:34 AM
Kanlaon Volcano emits ash for over 2 hours; still under Alert Level 3
Six ash emission events were recorded in the Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island in the past 24 hours, said the Phivolcs on Wednesday.

In Bago City, Kanlaon evacuees live in ‘bahay kubo’

April 2 , 2025 – 04:35 AM
In Bago City, Kanlaon evacuees live in ‘bahay kubo’
Instead of modular tents, Bago City LGU utilizes modernized nipa huts, or “bahay kubo,” mainly for its sustainability.

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emits ash for almost an hour

March 26 , 2025 – 10:12 AM
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emits ash for almost an hour
A 58-minute long ash emission was observed from the crater of Kanlaon volcano in Negros Island on Monday afternoon.

Bohol extends financial aid to Canlaon City affected by Kanlaon eruption

March 24 , 2025 – 08:02 PM
Bohol extends financial aid to Canlaon City affected by Kanlaon eruption
The government of Bohol has extended financial assistance to the local government of Canlaon City which was affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in December 2024.

Task force to be set up for long-term safety of Kanlaon residents

March 4 , 2025 – 04:45 PM
Task force to be set up for long-term safety of Kanlaon residents
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says he will order the creation of a task force to ensure the long-term safety of resident near Kanlaon Volcano.

OCD: Permanent Kanlaon evacuation sites to cost P1 billion

March 3 , 2025 – 04:45 AM
OCD: Permanent Kanlaon evacuation sites to cost P1 billion
OCD said the proposed permanent evacuation sites in Canlaon City and La Castellana town will cost about P1 billion.

Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew — Phivolcs

February 28 , 2025 – 06:33 PM
Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew — Phivolcs
The Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash lasting for more than two hours on Friday afternoon, according to Phivolcs.

OCD: Negros town closest to Kanlaon yet to firm up evacuation plan

February 26 , 2025 – 04:35 AM
OCD: Negros town closest to Kanlaon yet to firm up evacuation plan
La Castellana town in Negros Occidental still has no final and approved contingency plan, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said.

Marcos eyes permanent shelters for Kanlaon evacuees

February 22 , 2025 – 05:02 AM
Marcos eyes permanent shelters for Kanlaon evacuees
President Marcos is forming a task force headed by the OCS to act on proposals for long-term permanent evacuation sites.

Marcos forms task force to aid victims of Kanlaon Volcano eruption

February 21 , 2025 – 07:43 PM
Marcos forms task force to aid victims of Kanlaon Volcano eruption
President Bongbong Marcos ordered the creation of a task force to provide aid to families affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

Kanlaon Volcano spews more sulfur dioxide, logs 32 quakes

February 17 , 2025 – 09:24 AM
Kanlaon Volcano spews more sulfur dioxide, logs 32 quakes
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted over 4,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Monday.

Ashfall, sulfuric smell reported after Kanlaon ash emission — Phivolcs

February 15 , 2025 – 09:09 PM
Ashfall, sulfuric smell reported after Kanlaon ash emission — Phivolcs
Ashfall and sulfuric smell were reported in nearby areas after an ash emission occurred from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 15 quakes

February 10 , 2025 – 08:42 AM
Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 15 quakes
Kanlaon Volcano released more than 2,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, February 9, according to Phivolcs.

Rains trigger lahar flow in 2 Negros Occidental towns near Kanlaon

February 8 , 2025 – 05:06 AM
Rains trigger lahar flow in 2 Negros Occidental towns near Kanlaon
Authorities heightened alert as rains coupled with ash deposited along the slopes of the restive Mt. Kanlaon caused lahar flows

Kanlaon Volcano registers minor explosion – Phivolcs

February 6 , 2025 – 06:44 PM
Kanlaon Volcano registers minor explosion – Phivolcs
A minor explosion occurred at the crater of the Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday afternoon, according to the Phivolcs.

Volume of sulfur dioxide spewed by Kanlaon doubles overnight

February 6 , 2025 – 08:03 AM
Volume of sulfur dioxide spewed by Kanlaon doubles overnight
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Wednesday (February 5), said Phivolcs.

5 ash emissions, 16 quakes logged at Kanlaon Volcano

February 3 , 2025 – 07:51 AM
5 ash emissions, 16 quakes logged at Kanlaon Volcano
Five ash emissions and 16 volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Kanlaon Volcano in the past 24 hours, Phivolcs reported on Monday.

‘Supervised harvesting’ in Kanlaon danger zone allowed

February 2 , 2025 – 03:53 PM
‘Supervised harvesting’ in Kanlaon danger zone allowed
Harvesting of sugarcane within the six-kilometer danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon in La Castellana town, Negros Occidental has been allowed.

Bago City prefers ‘bahay kubo’ for Kanlaon evacuees’ village

February 2 , 2025 – 03:32 PM
Bago City prefers ‘bahay kubo’ for Kanlaon evacuees’ village
Bago City in Negros Occidental is setting up a different kind of evacuation village for its evacues from Mt. Kanlaon’s 6-km danger zone.

78-minute long series of ash emissions observed over Kanlaon Volcano

February 1 , 2025 – 12:38 PM
78-minute long series of ash emissions observed over Kanlaon Volcano
A 78-minute-long ash emission was observed from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Friday, according to Phivolcs.

Another baby from Kanlaon evacuation center dies

February 1 , 2025 – 05:02 AM
Another baby from Kanlaon evacuation center dies
Another infant from an evacuation center in La Castellana town of Negros Occidental for residents displaced by last December’s eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has died.

Phivolcs reports increased Kanlaon Volcano sulfur dioxide emission

January 30 , 2025 – 12:46 PM
Phivolcs reports increased Kanlaon Volcano sulfur dioxide emission
Kanlaon Volcanoregistered an almost three-fold increase in sulfur dioxide emission on Wednesday, according to Phivolcs.

Kanlaon emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 22 volcanic quakes

January 28 , 2025 – 08:35 AM
Kanlaon emits more sulfur dioxide, logs 22 volcanic quakes
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Monday, January 27, according to Phivolcs.

8 ash emissions, 30 volcanic quakes recorded in Kanlaon Volcano

January 27 , 2025 – 09:01 AM
8 ash emissions, 30 volcanic quakes recorded in Kanlaon Volcano
Eight ash emissions and 30 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in Kanlaon Volcano over the past 24 hours, Phivolcs reported on Monday.

Kanlaon logs 14 ash emissions, 35 volcanic earthquakes

January 26 , 2025 – 11:11 AM
Kanlaon logs 14 ash emissions, 35 volcanic earthquakes
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island recorded 14 ash emission events recorded in the past 24 hours, Phivolcs reported on Sunday.

Kanlaon volcano emits ash 3 times, drifting west and southwest

January 25 , 2025 – 12:43 PM
Kanlaon volcano emits ash 3 times, drifting west and southwest
Three ash emissions were observed from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, generating plumes that drifted to the west and southwest

Kanlaon Volcano unrest: 5 ash emissions, 12 quakes logged in 24 hrs

January 21 , 2025 – 09:56 AM
Kanlaon Volcano unrest: 5 ash emissions, 12 quakes logged in 24 hrs
Kanlaon Volcano continued to show unrest as it registered five ash emission events and 12 quakes in the last 24 hours.

3 ash emissions, 13 volcanic quakes rock Kanlaon

January 20 , 2025 – 09:11 AM
3 ash emissions, 13 volcanic quakes rock Kanlaon
Residents near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island are urged to remain vigilant after the volcano recorded three ash emissions.

Negros Occ town needs help to feed Kanlaon evacuees

January 18 , 2025 – 05:04 AM
Negros Occ town needs help to feed Kanlaon evacuees
The mayor of La Castellana town in Negros Occidental is appealing for help for the food and other needs of evacuees displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.

Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide compared to past day

January 15 , 2025 – 09:08 AM
Kanlaon Volcano emits more sulfur dioxide compared to past day
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island spewed more sulfur dioxide on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

Kanlaon Volcano update: 2 ashing events, 15 volcanic quakes on Monday

January 14 , 2025 – 11:52 AM
Kanlaon Volcano update: 2 ashing events, 15 volcanic quakes on Monday
Two ashing events were observed again at the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday, according to Phivolcs on Tuesday.

OCD asks Negros execs to rethink sending home Kanlaon evacuees

January 14 , 2025 – 04:40 AM
OCD asks Negros execs to rethink sending home Kanlaon evacuees
OCD has appealed to the mayors of Bago City and La Castellana town to reconsider their decisions to allow evacuees to go home.

Phivolcs: Kanlaon showing signs of another eruption

January 13 , 2025 – 04:40 AM
Phivolcs: Kanlaon showing signs of another eruption
Phivolcs has warned of an abrupt increase in the Mt. Kanalon’s ground deformation that could lead to another sudden eruption.

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