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Back to headlinesAugust 13, 2026, 1:00 PM PHT

Volcanology · Public safety

Kanlaon Emits 200-Meter Ash Plume; Alert Level 2 Remains

PHIVOLCS recorded a grayish ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano at 8:16 a.m., with the plume rising 200 meters above the summit crater.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 13, 2026, 1:00 PM PHT2 min read
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Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

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Verified facts

What happened

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island produced a grayish ash emission at 8:16 a.m. Thursday, August 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

Time-lapse footage released by PHIVOLCS showed the plume rising about 200 meters above the summit crater before drifting east-northeast.

Context

Context

Kanlaon remained under Alert Level 2, which signifies moderate volcanic unrest. PHIVOLCS has repeatedly warned against entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone because sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions can occur.

The ash emission was a monitored volcanic event. The public record reviewed for this report did not indicate a change in the alert level.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Even a short ash emission can affect nearby communities and aviation. Residents should follow PHIVOLCS and local disaster-office advisories, while pilots should avoid flying near the summit where volcanic ash can endanger aircraft.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Monitor succeeding PHIVOLCS bulletins for changes in seismic activity, gas emissions, ground deformation, ash emissions or the official alert level.

Sources and public record

Philippine Daily Inquirer: Kanlaon Volcano in Negros emits ash on Thursday morning (Aug. 13) (August 13, 2026, 11:16 AM PHT)DOST-PHIVOLCS: Time-lapse footage of Kanlaon Volcano ash emission at 8:16 a.m. (August 13, 2026, 8:16 AM PHT)