Mt. Kanlaon, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, recorded a new ash emission on the afternoon and early morning of September 7, 2026, after spewing smoke and ash that reached 500 meters high from its crater, signaling continued volcanic unrest.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the activity, noting it was recorded at exactly 1:09 AM via its Lower Mananawin Observation Station (VKLM) Thermal Camera.
The resulting plume drifted eastward, prompting experts to maintain vigilant monitoring of the volcano’s evolving behavior.
Mt. Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 2, signifying a “Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest,” a status maintained since a significant phreatic eruption on June 3, 2024, which marked the beginning of a series of phreatic and magmatic explosions that have persisted in recent months.
PHIVOLCS reiterates its strict prohibition on entering the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), warning of potential hazards including sudden phreatic or magmatic eruptions, dangerous rockfalls, and the emission of hazardous volcanic gases.
Furthermore, aviation authorities are strongly advised to issue no-fly zone directives for aircraft near the volcano’s summit, mitigating the significant risks posed by volcanic ash clouds to aircraft engines and flight safety.