Kanlaon Volcano Alert Level May Rise to 4 Despite Eruption Pause
kanlaon Volcano on High Alert: Eruption Fears Linger Despite Calm
Negros Islands, Philippines – Despite a recent lull in activity, the Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Islands remains a cause for concern. State seismologists warn that the volcano’s alert status could be raised to Level 4, signifying a hazardous eruption is imminent, even though visible eruptions have ceased.
“Anytime it may progress into more explosive explosions even without signal due to its monitoring parameters like volcanic earthquakes and ash emission events,” said Teresito Bacolcol, chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), during a press briefing on Monday.
The volcano’s current Level 3 alert status indicates an increased tendency towards hazardous eruption. Phivolcs continues to closely monitor Kanlaon for any signs of renewed activity, urging residents in nearby communities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential evacuations.
Kanlaon Volcano: Expert Warns of Imminent Eruption Despite Calm
NewsDirectory3.com – Negros Islands, Philippines – While Kanlaon Volcano appears to have calmed, experts warn that danger still lurks. Teresito Bacolcol, chief of the Philippine institute of volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), cautioned that the volcano’s alert status could be raised to Level 4, signifying a hazardous eruption is imminent, even without visible eruptions.
“Anytime it may progress into more explosive explosions even without signal due to its monitoring parameters like volcanic earthquakes and ash emission events,” Bacolcol stated during a Monday press briefing.
Despite a recent lull in activity, Kanlaon residents remain on high alert.The volcano’s current Level 3 status indicates an increased tendency towards hazardous eruptions. Phivolcs continues to closely monitor Kanlaon for any signs of renewed activity and urges nearby communities to stay vigilant and prepare for potential evacuations.