The Philippine volcano Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island erupted once again on the evening of 24 October 2025, sending a dense ash plume approximately 2,000 metres above its summit.
The eruption lasted only three to four minutes, according to seismograph and camera records from the monitoring agency.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the ash cloud drifted northeast and that ballistic fragments were thrown several hundred metres from the crater.
No evacuation was ordered at this time, but the alert level remains at Level 2 (“moderate unrest”), meaning people should avoid the four-kilometre “Permanent Danger Zone” around the summit.
Residents in nearby towns are cautioned about possible ashfall, lahar flows, and limited visibility — especially if rain follows the ash emission.
Key Information
- Volcano: Mount Kanlaon (Negros Occidental / Negros Oriental)
- Date & time of latest event: Around 8:05 PM (24 Oct 2025) local time.
- Plume height: ~2,000 m above crater.
- Duration: ~3–4 minutes.
- Alert level: Level 2 (Moderate Unrest).
- Hazards: Ashfall, ballistic fragments, potential lahar flows if rain follows.
What You Should Know / Do
- Avoid entering the 4-kilometre radius around the volcano’s summit.
- If ash starts falling in your area:
- Stay indoors, close windows/doors.
- Use a mask or damp cloth to cover your nose and mouth.
- Avoid heavy outdoor activity and protect equipment.
- Be alert to possible lahar/mudflow hazards if rain follows the eruption.
- Keep updated via PHIVOLCS official bulletins and local government advisories.