Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Sends Ash 4km High in Philippines

Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted on April 8, sending an ash plume approximately 4,000 meters into the sky and prompting health concerns and class cancellations in nearby areas. The explosion occurred at 5:51 AM local time, and the local authorities noted that evacuation orders were already in place from previous eruptions. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the explosive activity and indicated that the ash cloud was drifting southwest. Officials reported that families within a 4 to 6-kilometer radius had been evacuated earlier, helping them prepare for this event. The volcano remains on alert level 3, with authorities monitoring the situation closely to assess the potential impact of ashfall on local communities. Residents expressed a sense of preparedness compared to past eruptions, but concerns about the possibility of further explosive activity remain.