Phivolcs data 288 volcano tectonic earthquakes at Mt Kanlaon

RESTIVE Kanlaon Volcano appears to be like calm on this aerial photograph taken on Monday nevertheless it stays restive and nonetheless underneath alert degree 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says in a briefing on Monday. —RICHARD MALIHAN/CONTRIBUTOR

BACOLOD CITY — A complete of 288 volcano-tectonic or VT earthquakes had been recorded at Mt. Kanlaon since midnight Tuesday, Sept. 10, in line with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

In its 11 a.m. report, Phivolcs mentioned these earthquakes occurred at depths of between 0 to 9 kilometers beneath the northeastern flanks of the volcano. The strongest occasions had been felt at Depth 2 in some villages of Canlaon Metropolis, Negros Oriental.

Some residents of Bago Metropolis reported rumbling sounds, whereas these in a number of villages in Bago, La Carlota, and Canlaon cities reported sturdy sulfur fumes.

VT earthquakes are attributable to rock fracturing processes and the rise in VT exercise suggests progressive rock fracturing beneath the volcano as rising magma rises in the direction of the floor.

Phivolcs has reminded the general public that Alert Stage 2 (growing unrest) is in impact for Mt. Kanlaon. The present seismic exercise could result in eruptive unrest and a rise within the alert degree.

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The general public is strongly suggested to be prepared and vigilant and keep away from coming into the four-kilometer radius Everlasting Hazard Zone (PDZ) to reduce dangers from volcanic hazards, reminiscent of pyroclastic density currents, ballistic projectiles, rockfall, and others.

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“In case of ash fall occasions that will have an effect on communities downwind of Kanlaon’s crater, individuals ought to cowl their nostril and mouth with a moist, clear material or mud masks,” Phivolcs mentioned.

Civil aviation authorities have been requested to advise pilots to keep away from flying near the volcano’s summit as ash and ballistic fragments from sudden eruption might be hazardous to plane.

Communities residing beside river programs on the southern and western slopes, particularly people who have already skilled lahars and muddy streamflows had been suggested to take precautionary measures when heavy rainfall over the volcano has been forecast or has begun.