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Kanlaon (Philippines)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported continuing eruptive activity at Kanlaon during 12-18 August. The seismic network recorded 0-7 daily volcanic earthquakes; the counts included 1-3 daily periods of tremor during 14-15 and 17 August, lasting two minutes to one

Time
8/20/2026, 8:08:28 AM UTC
Coordinates
10.410, 123.130
Data source
gvp
Activity
Continuing Eruptive Activity
Country
Philippines
Report period
13 August-19 August 2026
Source
Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report

Event timeline

  1. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:46:07 GMT
    SignificantKanlaon (Philippines)
  2. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:32:44 GMT
    MinorKanlaon (Philippines)

Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.

🧰 What to do

Before

  • Know your community's evacuation plan and routes
  • Prepare goggles and N95 masks for ashfall
  • Keep vehicles fueled and a kit ready if near an active volcano

During

  • Evacuate if ordered; ash and gases can be deadly
  • If staying: close windows/doors/vents, wear a mask outdoors
  • Avoid river valleys and low areas (lahar/mudflow paths)

After

  • Avoid ashfall driving — ash damages engines and cuts visibility
  • Clear heavy ash from roofs carefully (wet ash is very heavy)
  • Wear a mask during cleanup; keep ash away from children

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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