Hundreds of volcanic tremors signal heightened eruption danger at Kanlaon Volcano
Phivolcs recorded 105 volcanic-tectonic quakes beneath Kanlaon Volcano, with the strongest reaching magnitude 3, and warned of a possible eruption.
From Thursday noon to Friday morning, 105 VT earthquakes were detected under Kanlaon Volcano, according to Phivolcs. The most powerful event, a magnitude-3 quake, occurred at 2:10 a.m. Resident volcanologist Mari-Andylene Quintia said the swarm raises the likelihood of an eruption. Authorities have issued an alert for nearby communities as the seismic activity continues.
Why it matters
An eruption could threaten nearby towns and disrupt daily life in the region.
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