Philippines, Kanlaon Volcano Activity

As of 11 December 2024, Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3.
● On 09 December 2024 at 3:03PM, Alert Level 3 was raised from Alert Level 2 over
the Kanlaon Volcano after an explosive eruption that occurred at the summit vent.
The eruption produced a voluminous plume that rapidly rose to 3,000 meters above
the vent and drifted west-southwest. Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs)
descended the slopes on the general southeastern edifice based on IP and thermal
camera monitors.
● The raising of the Alert Level of Kanlaon Volcano from Alert Level 2 (increasing
unrest) to Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) means that a magmatic eruption has
begun and may progress to further explosive eruptions. All local government units
are advised to evacuate the 6-km radius from the summit of the volcano and must
be prepared for additional evacuation if activity warrants.

A total of 10,993 families or 37,699 persons are affected in 23 barangays in Regions
VI and VII

a. Inside Evacuation Center
There are 3,724 families or 12,368 persons currently taking temporary shelter in
29 evacuation centers in Regions VI and VII .

b. Outside Evacuation Center
There are 585 families or 2,150 persons temporarily staying with their relatives
or friends .

c. Total Displaced Population
There are 4,309 families or 14,518 persons still displaced in Regions VI and VII