Canlaon volcano, Central Philippines, Philippines: news & activity updates

Updated: Apr 12, 2025 13:50 GMT- refresh

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2 April-8 April 2025 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 14:00

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported continuing eruptive activity at Kanlaon during 1-7 April and a notable explosion on 8 April. The seismic network recorded 2-23 daily volcanic earthquakes, including 2-9 daily (except for 6 April) periods of volcanic tremor lasting two minutes to two hours and five minutes. Average daily sulfur dioxide emissions ranged from 1,283 to 2,725 tonnes per day. Read all

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines): spectacular eruption created billowing ash plume and significant pyroclastic flow today

Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 12:39

The massive eruption at Kanlaon volcano today generated the ash-laden column and pyroclastic flow (image: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

A strong explosion took place from the volcano's summit crater at 05:51 local time today. Read all

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Canlaon volcano

Stratovolcano 2435 m / 7,989 ft
Central Philippines (Philippines), 10.41°N / 123.13°E

Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)

Canlaon webcams / live data | News/Updates | Earthquakes

Canlaon 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)

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Canlaon volcano, Central Philippines, Philippines: news & activity updates

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2 April-8 April 2025 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines): spectacular eruption created billowing ash plume and significant pyroclastic flow today

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG: 08/0520Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250407/2151Z FL220 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 07/2150Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/1605Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0907Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0910Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/1612Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 03/1630Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0938Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 03/0940Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 March-1 April 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0030Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 03/0030Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250402/1802Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/1810Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250401/2326Z FL090 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 01/2330Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250401/1514Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 01/1510Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250401/0458Z FL100 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 01/0450Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250331/2157Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 31/2200Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250331/0724Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 31/0800Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250330/1821Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 30/1830Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250328/1916Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 28/1920Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 March-25 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250325/0716Z FL110 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 25/0740Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250323/0855Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 23/0910Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250320/1408Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 20/1410Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 March-18 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250318/0527Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 18/0530Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250317/0455Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 17/0500Z

Kanlaon volcano (Philippines) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 March-11 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

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