Kanlaon Volcano eruption

2024 - 12 - 15

Eruption Alert! Kanlaon Volcano Blasts Ash, Evacuations, and Panic – What’s Next?

animal panic selling - displacement - emergency response - evacuations - Kanlaon Volcano - lahar - Negros Island - PHIVOLCS - sulfur dioxide emissions - volcanic activity

Kanlaon Volcano bursts forth with ash, forcing evacuations and sparking panic. Find out how a volcano can disrupt lives and why animal owners are on edge!

***Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Causing Chaos in Negros!*** The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recently reported a dramatic increase in volcanic activity from the Kanlaon Volcano, located on the picturesque Negros Island. With 14 earthquakes recorded in just 24 hours, on December 9, 2024, the mountain dramatically erupted, sending a colossal ash plume into the sky. This explosive event has left approximately 85,000 residents within a six-kilometer radius scrambling to evacuate, as local officials issued mandatory evacuation orders to ensure public safety.

As the ash settled (and not so nicely), the repercussions of the eruption became evident. The Office of Civil Defense indicated that over 42,000 people were now displaced, transforming homes into hastily packed bags and worries. But it wasn’t just the humans who felt the impact; animal owners were engaging in ‘panic selling’ of their livestock, fearing for their well-being amidst the volatile conditions. With evacuation shelters bracing for an influx of evacuees, it’s a race against time as officials work hard to protect lives and livelihood.

Additionally, the government has been on high alert regarding lahar, a volcanic mudflow that could pose significant threats should heavy rains hit the area. As before, PHIVOLCS reiterated its warnings, prompting local emergency officials to maintain a vigilant watch over the scene and continue to push for full cooperation from residents in the danger zone. Despite the chaotic environment, residents are united in their resilience, leaning on one another during this turbulent time.

And if you thought that was the end of it, think again! Did you know that Kanlaon Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, having experienced over 20 eruptions since 1900? As of now, officials are also keeping a close watch on the sulfur dioxide gas emissions, as volcanic gases can be hazardous to health! So, whether you're tracking the volcano like a cliff-hanging adventure or just curious about living on a volcanic island, one thing is for sure: Kanlaon is keeping everyone on their toes!

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PHIVOLCS logs 14 quakes at Kanlaon Volcano (GMA News Online)

Fourteen volcanic earthquakes rocked Kanlaon Volcano within a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Sunday.

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Kanlaon gushes ash (Sun.Star)

9, 2024, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted, affecting nearly 85,000 people. The eruption, lasting nearly four minutes, released a massive ash plume and ...

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Mandatory evacuation ordered in Kanlaon (Philstar.com)

Mandatory evacuation is ongoing for remaining residents living within the six-kilometer-radius expanded danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island.

Lahar alert still up on Kanlaon Volcano due to possible rains ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday, Dec. 15 reiterated its warning that lahar could occur around Kanlaon Volcano ...

42K displaced by Kanlaon unrest - Malaya Business Insight (Malaya)

SOME 10,200 families or about 42,200 individuals have been affected by the recent “explosive eruption” of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, the Office of ...

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Kanlaon Volcano's continued unrest triggers animal evacuation ... (Rappler)

Some owners are engaged in 'panic selling' of their animals at lower prices due to the current condition.

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Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45000 people (ShiaWaves | Shia World News)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to evacuate approximately 84,000 individuals from the six-kilometer danger zone surrounding the volcano. Kanlaon ...

Lahar alert still up on Kanlaon Volcano due to possible rains ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday, Dec. 15 reiterated its warning that lahar could occur around Kanlaon Volcano ...

'Concerning' lahar buildup around Kanlaon Volcano prompts ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reiterated its appeal to residents living near Kanlaon Volcano to evacuate as soon as possible due to a “concerning” ...

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LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness (Philstar.com)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 after its explosive eruption ...

'Concerning' lahar buildup around Kanlaon Volcano prompts ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reiterated its appeal to residents living near Kanlaon Volcano to evacuate as soon as possible due to a “concerning” ...

Philippines orders full evacuation amid possible volcanic re ... (China.org.cn)

MANILA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday ordered local government units to complete the evacuation of people within the six-km danger zone ...

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Kanlaon agri damage hits P27.1M, mass evacuation of farm animals ... (Digicast Negros)

The mass evacuation of farm animals located within the 6-kilometer Expanded Danger Zone (EDZ) of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, was conducted during.

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Task force orders forced evacuation (The Manila Times)

ILOILO CITY — The Regional Task Force Kanlaon has issued a mandatory evacuation order for families within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) of Mt.

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Panaad Ready for Kanlaon Eruption Evacuees (Daily Guardian)

BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced that the Panaad Park and Stadium is prepared.

More quakes recorded at Kanlaon Volcano - Malaya Business Insight (Malaya)

THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an increase in volcanic earthquakes in the restive Kanlaon Volcano in Negros ...

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Kanlaon Volcano continues to spew ash, emits more sulfur dioxide gas (GMA News Online)

Occasional ash emission was still observed from Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on ...

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Total evacuation within Kanlaon permanent danger zone ordered (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Task Force Kanlaon has issued a mandatory evacuation order to be completed on Monday for families residing within the 6-kilometer permanent danger ...

Kanlaon Volcano gas, ash emissions continue (Manila Bulletin)

Gas and ash emissions have continued at Kanlaon Volcano a week after its explosive eruption on Dec. 9, based on the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and ...

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LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness (Philstar.com)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 after its explosive eruption ...

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Government aid to Kanlaon eruption victims exceeds to P29-m (manilastandard.net)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Monday that government assistance to families impacted by the recent.

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Over 16000 individuals displaced by Kanlaon's unrest (Sun.Star)

OVER 16,000 individuals were displaced due to the unrest at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management ...

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