MANILA – Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island produced an ash emission on Friday morning, December 26, 2025, as part of its continued moderate unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The event—captured on time-lapse footage from the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory—generated a grayish plume rising several hundred meters before drifting northwest, with no immediate reports of significant ashfall in nearby communities.
This ash emission follows a pattern of intermittent activity in recent weeks, including multiple events in late December 2025, amid elevated sulfur dioxide emissions and volcanic earthquakes. PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 2 (moderate unrest), indicating possible sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions. The 4-km Permanent Danger Zone remains strictly enforced, and aviation authorities are advised to avoid the summit area due to ash hazards.
Residents in downwind areas (Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental) are reminded to prepare for vog (volcanic fog) and minor ashfall, which can affect health and agriculture. No evacuations have been ordered, but local governments continue monitoring.
Kanlaon’s unrest—ongoing since major eruptions in 2024—serves as a post-Christmas reminder of nature’s power: Beautiful yet unpredictable, demanding vigilance even during the holidays.
Activity Snapshot (Friday Morning Emission):
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | December 26, 2025 (morning) |
| Plume Height | Several hundred meters |
| Drift Direction | Northwest |
| Alert Level | 2 (Moderate Unrest) |
| Danger Zone | 4 km radius |