The Philippine state seismology agency issued a warning today regarding a possible eruption of Mount Kanlaon in central Philippines. The volcano has emitted about 10,449 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and recorded 55 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, it said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that a heightened alert remains in effect for Mount Kanlaon, with an elevation of 2,465 metres. Located on Negros, the fourth most populous island in the Philippines, Mount Kanlaon is one of the country's 24 seismically active volcanoes. The state seismic agency advised that sudden steam or phreatic explosions are possible at any time. Source: Oman News Agency
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