Kanlaon Volcano Erupts Moderately Under Alert Level 2
Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines experienced a "moderately explosive eruption" while under Alert Level 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the eruption ended at 7:36 AM. Volcanic activity remains elevated, with entry into the permanent danger zone prohibited.
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