Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sending ash and sulfur smell over Negros Island
Kanlaon Volcano produced a moderate explosive eruption on Saturday, causing ashfall and a sulfuric odor in parts of the Negros Island Region.
The eruption began around 12:30 p.m. and lasted until about 12:48 p.m., launching plumes 5-6 km high that drifted north-northeast. Residents of several communities reported ash deposits and a strong sulfur smell. The Office of Civil Defense confirmed the reports, while the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology provided the technical details of the event.
Why it matters
The eruption affects air quality and daily life for residents in the Negros Island Region.
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