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Kanlaon, Philipines
3 May 2024
Philippine volcano Kanlaon produced strong explosive eruption -
volcanic ash detected at 8900 m altitude
On the Philippine island of Negros there was a strong explosive eruption of the Kanlaon volcano today. As reported by PHILVOLCS, a voluminous ash cloud rose a good 5000 meters above the volcano's crater, reaching an altitude of almost 7500 meters above sea level. According to a VONA warning from VAAC Tokyo, the ash cloud reached an altitude of 8900 m and drifted westwards. In addition to the ash, red-hot tephra was also ejected, and it is speculated that short pyroclastic density currents may have been generated that slid up to 3 kilometers across the southern slope. This assumption is based on heat signatures detected on infrared images.
The explosion did not come as a surprise
as inflation had been building up for months and there were repeated swarm earthquakes. In addition, sulphur dioxide emissions also increased recently. Directly before the explosion, there was a strong volcanotectonic earthquake.
The eruption began at 18:51 local time and lasted a good 6 minutes. In communities on the western slopes of the volcano, there were reports of heavy ashfall and sulfurous odors. Only two weak volcanic earthquakes were recorded after the explosion.
Against this background, the responsible institute PHIVOLCS raised the alert level of the Kanlaon volcano from "1" to "2". This means that unrest is currently occurring due to superficial magmatic processes, which could eventually lead to further eruptions.
The public is strongly advised to be vigilant and avoid the permanent danger zone with a radius of four kilometers to minimize the risks from sudden explosions, rockfall and landslides. In the event of ashfall that could affect communities downwind of Kanlaon crater, people should cover their nose and mouth with a damp, clean cloth or dust mask. Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying near the volcano's summit as the ash from a sudden eruption can be dangerous for airplanes. PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring the Kanlaon volcano and all concerned stakeholders will be informed of any new developments.
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3 May 2024
Vulkan Kanlaon eruptiert am 3. Juni - Vulkane Net Newsblog
Der philippinische Vulkan Kanlaon erzeugte starke explosive Eruption. Vulkanasche wurde in 8900 m Höhe nachgewiesen.
www.vulkane.net
Philippine volcano Kanlaon produced strong explosive eruption -
volcanic ash detected at 8900 m altitude
On the Philippine island of Negros there was a strong explosive eruption of the Kanlaon volcano today. As reported by PHILVOLCS, a voluminous ash cloud rose a good 5000 meters above the volcano's crater, reaching an altitude of almost 7500 meters above sea level. According to a VONA warning from VAAC Tokyo, the ash cloud reached an altitude of 8900 m and drifted westwards. In addition to the ash, red-hot tephra was also ejected, and it is speculated that short pyroclastic density currents may have been generated that slid up to 3 kilometers across the southern slope. This assumption is based on heat signatures detected on infrared images.
The explosion did not come as a surprise
as inflation had been building up for months and there were repeated swarm earthquakes. In addition, sulphur dioxide emissions also increased recently. Directly before the explosion, there was a strong volcanotectonic earthquake.
The eruption began at 18:51 local time and lasted a good 6 minutes. In communities on the western slopes of the volcano, there were reports of heavy ashfall and sulfurous odors. Only two weak volcanic earthquakes were recorded after the explosion.
Against this background, the responsible institute PHIVOLCS raised the alert level of the Kanlaon volcano from "1" to "2". This means that unrest is currently occurring due to superficial magmatic processes, which could eventually lead to further eruptions.
The public is strongly advised to be vigilant and avoid the permanent danger zone with a radius of four kilometers to minimize the risks from sudden explosions, rockfall and landslides. In the event of ashfall that could affect communities downwind of Kanlaon crater, people should cover their nose and mouth with a damp, clean cloth or dust mask. Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying near the volcano's summit as the ash from a sudden eruption can be dangerous for airplanes. PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring the Kanlaon volcano and all concerned stakeholders will be informed of any new developments.
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