
Philippines’ Kanlaon volcano erupts anew
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on December 9 that Mount Kanlaon, located in central Philippines, has erupted, spewing an ash column as high as 3,000m.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on December 9 that Mount Kanlaon, located in central Philippines, has erupted, spewing an ash column as high as 3,000m.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 13 urged residents affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the central part of the country to comply with local government evacuation orders, as authorities scrambled to evacuate 84,000 people to safety.
Hundreds of people fled their homes in the Philippines on September 11 after a volcano spurted harmful gases, as experts warned of a potential eruption.
At least 2,800 people have moved into evacuation centres due to falling ash, gases and the threat of lahars after Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on June 3 evening.
Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines is emitting plumes that rise to 5km, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PIVS) said on June 3.