Kanlaon Volcano Erupts in the Philippines, Triggering Evacuations

The eruption produced a 4,000-meter ash column, pyroclastic flows, and vegetation fires, with alert level 3 indicating potential for further activity.

Kanlaon Volcano erupted early Tuesday morning, releasing a 4,000-meter ash column and pyroclastic flows on its southern slopes.
The eruption lasted 56 minutes and caused vegetation fires near the crater, with large volcanic rocks ejected during the event.
Authorities have maintained alert level 3, warning of possible further explosive eruptions or lava flows in the near term.
Evacuations are underway for communities within a six-kilometer radius of the crater due to risks from pyroclastic flows, ashfall, and falling debris.
The Philippines, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, faces frequent volcanic and seismic activity, with Kanlaon being one of the country's most active volcanoes.

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