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Stratovolcano 2435 m / 7,989 ft
Central Philippines, Philippines, 10.41°N / 123.13°E Current status: restless (2 out of 5) Canlaon webcams / live data | ReportsCanlaon volcano booksCanlaon volcano eruptions:
2016, 2015, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1980, 1978, 1970, 1969, 1932-33, 1927, 1905-06, 1904, 1902, 1894, 1893, 1884, 1883, 1866 Typical eruption style:Explosive (phreatic eruptions) Last earthquakes nearbyLatest satellite images  Sentinel hub | Landsat 8 Volcano news: CanlaonMon, 22 Jun 2020, 08:29 The seismic activity at the volcano increased yesterday. ...morePHIVOLCS recorded 136 volcano-tectonic earthquakes beneath the western flanks. 4 volcano-tectonic earthquakes with magnitude M 3.2-4.7 at 1:01, 1:04, 1:34 and 2:06 local time were felt in La Carlota, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Canlaon City and Negros Oriental. Emissions of gas and steam plumes rose 656 ft (200 m) above the crater and drifted southwest. [ less] Mon, 4 May 2020, 09:36  Canlaon volcano from satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS reported that emissions of gas and white steam plumes occurred. The plume rose 984 ft (300 m) above the summit and drifted northwest. ...moreOn 17 April sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reached to a 86 tonnes/day.The seismic station detected any volcano-tectonic earthquake. [ less] Tue, 24 Mar 2020, 08:36  Canlaon volcano from satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded 2 volcano-tectonic earthquakes beneath the volcano over the past 24 hours. ...moreSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reached to a 67 tonnes/day.GPS measurements detected continued long-term edifice inflation since 2017. Short-term electronic tilt monitoring on the southeastern flanks recorded slow inflation of the lower slopes since May 2019 and pronounced inflation of the upper slopes at the end of January 2020. [ less] Mon, 16 Mar 2020, 16:16 DOST-PHIVOLCS recorded two volcanic earthquakes beneath Kanlaon volcano over the past 24 hours. There is continued long term edifice inflation which has been occurring since 2017, while in the short-term, the southeastern flanks recorded slow inflation of the lower slopes since May 2019 and pronounced inflation of the upper slopes in the end of January 2020. According to DOST-PHIVOLCS, these indicators suggest that hydrothermal or magmatic activity is occurring deep beneath the edifice. The current alert level is ALERT LEVEL 1 ...more“Alert Level 1 (abnormal) status prevails over Kanlaon Volcano, which means that it is at an abnormal condition and has entered a period of unrest. The local government units and the public are strongly reminded that entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) must be strictly prohibited due to the further possibilities of sudden and hazardous steam-driven or phreatic eruptions. Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as ejecta from any sudden phreatic eruption can be hazardous to aircraft. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Kanlaon Volcano’s activity and any new development will be relayed to all concerned.” [ less] Tue, 26 Nov 2019, 07:26 PHIVOLCS reported that activity of the volcano has been generally decreasing since June 2019. ...moreSeismicity had returned to baseline levels (0-2 earthquakes/day), no significant deformation had been detected, sulfur dioxide emissions from active crater were low since August 2018. The Alert Level was lowered to 0 (on a scale of 0-5), though the public was warned to not enter the 4-km-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to rock falls, avalanches or phreatic eruption at the summit area. [ less] Sat, 6 May 2017, 12:05 On 5 May PHIVOLCS reported that activity of the volcano has been generally decreasing since the last phreatic eruption on 15 June 2016. ...moreSeismicity had returned to baseline levels, no significant deformation had been detected since August 2016, sulfur dioxide emissions were low, and no steaming had been observed since 29 September 2016. The Alert Level was lowered to 0 (on a scale of 0-5), though the public was warned to not enter the 4-km-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). [ less] Thu, 28 Jul 2016, 12:05 PHIVOLCS reported that during 20-25 July diffuse white plumes rose above Kanlaon; On 20 July plumes were a dirty-white color, and on 25 July they rose 200 m and drifted NW and SW. The Alert Level remained at 1 (on a scale of 0-5). ...more(Source: Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 20-26 July 2016) [ less] Sat, 18 Jun 2016, 09:58  Eruption of Kanlaon volcano yesterday (PHILVOLCS) The volcano remains restless. A small explosion occurred Saturday morning at 09:19 local time. ...moreAccording to PHILVOLCS, the eruption which lasted less than 30 minutes was entirely steam-driven (phreatic or hydrothermal), i.e. caused by overheated ground water flashing into steam inside the hydrothermal system overlying a (probably small) body of magma, but no magma itself was projected to the surface. A small plume of ash rose approx. 400 m and caused minor ash fall in San Miguel, Gintubdan and Araal in La Carlota, Negros Occidental. [ less] Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 09:55  Eruption of Canlaon volcano yesterday evening (image: Canlaon Mountain Tigers SearchandRescue / facebook) Two small explosions occurred at the volcano yesterday evening, at around 18:20 and 19:18 local time. An ash plume rose to approx. 1500 m above the summit and some freshly ejected incandescent bombs could be seen at the crater rim. ...moreLight ash falls occurred in areas northwest from the volcano in up to 35 km distance including Bago City. Whether the explosions were caused by fresh (juvenile) magma that had risen or were the result of overheated ground water flashing to steam (phreatic explosions) is impossible to say without a more detailed analysis of the erupted ash. The volcano has been showing signs of unrest for several months, including slight inflation of the edifice and increased earthquake activity. A nearby magnitude 3.0 quake was felt on 18 March and might have a relation with the new volcanic activity as well. [ less] Fri, 11 Dec 2015, 16:46  Ash emission at Kanlaon volcano this morning (PHILVOLCS) Small ash emissions occurred this morning at 05:13 local time, producing a plume that rose approx. 500 m from the volcano's summit. Show more newsTue, 24 Nov 2015, 12:05  Ash emission from Canlaon volcano on 24 Nov 2015 (image: Jigz Santiago) PHIVOLCS raised the alert level of the volcano following an increase in activity. Starting from 21:55 local time on 24 Nov, a series of phreatic explosions occurred from the summit crater, producing ash plumes that rose up to approx. 1 km. ...moreAccording to PHILVOLCS, this explosive activity was followed by increased seismicity and volcanic tremor probably caused by degassing. An exclusion zone of 4 km radius around the crater was put in place, to prevent similar accidents as when 3 climbers were killed by a sudden explosion in the 1990s. [ less] Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 19:54 Three 50 m wide cracks have appeared on on the upper flank of Canlaon volcano (also spelled Kanlaon) near the crater after the M6.7 earthquake on Negros island in the Philippines on 6 Feb 2012. ...moreAccording to PHILVOLCS, the Philippine volcano monitoring agency, the cracks were caused by the earthquake and are not likely a precursor for a new eruption, which would be the first since 2006, although Canalon is one of the country's most active volcanoes. A more detailed investigation is planned and the mountain was for now closed for climbers. Erik Klemetti on his more detailed post on Eruptions Blog mentions rightly that a major hazard from Canlaon volcano are landslides and mud flows, and that these are not necessarily related to an eruption, but can be triggered as well by heavy rain and gravitational instability caused by earthquake movements. In this context, the cracks should be examined and monitored carefully. [ less] Tue, 1 Sep 2009, 06:55 Canlaon volcano might be preparing for a new eruption. PHILVOLCS observed a remarkable rise in its seismic activity. Sat, 11 Nov 2006, 08:23 On 2 November, PHIVOLCS lowered the Alert Level for Canlaon from 1 to 0. Since 26 July, 2006, no more ash explosions occurred and steam emissions and seismicity were low.
Sat, 29 Jul 2006, 06:25 Based on interpretations of seismic data, an explosion at Canlaon that lasted more than 10 minutes occurred on 23 July. An ash column was not observed due to cloud cover. Trace deposits of ash fell up to 9 km ENE of the crater in the neighborhoods of Pula, Malaiba, and Lumapao. On 24 July, PHIVOLCS reported a total of 16 volcanic earthquakes, 3 short-duration tremors, and 2 earthquakes indicating small explosions. Ash was not observed. ...more---
Source: PHILVOLCS and GVP/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 19-25 July 20
[ less] Sat, 15 Jul 2006, 07:17 As PHILVOLCS reports, brief periods of ash and steam emissions continue at Kanlaon Volcano. This is a manifestation of the ongoing low-level unrest. Alert Level 1 remains enforced. For the latest significant event and bulletin issued, see the Chronology of Events file published by PHILVOLCS. Wed, 14 Jun 2006, 06:40 Weak activity continues at Kanlaon volcano: Between 3 and 12 June, 4 small phreatic explosions occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon volcano (3 June, 10 June, 2 times on 12 June). The explosions produced mainly steam and gas as well as small quantities of ash to heights up to 1000 m. Light ash-fall occurred on the upper slopes of the volcano. An exclusion zone of 4 km around the crater is being maintained. --->more on Kanlaon volcano ...more---
Source: PHIVOLCS [ less] Tue, 12 Apr 2005, 14:45 3 May, 2005:
Canlaon continues to produce mild steam and ash clouds, which rise up to around 5-700 m above the active crater and sometimes causing problems with local air traffic and shutdown of nearby airports. ...more15 April, 2005:
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