Vulkan Kanlaon breaks out: Villages under evacuation pressure!

Vulkan Kanlaon breaks out: Villages under evacuation pressure!

After a dramatic outbreak of the Vulkan Kanlaon in the Philippines, the authorities reacted immediately and started the evacuation of 15 villages within a radius of six kilometers. Today, December 9, 2024, the authorities reported an explosive eruption that produced a massive ash cloud that rose up to 4,000 meters above the volcanic crater, as the Filipino Institute of Vulkanology and Seismology explained. While four villages in the highlands are already evacuated, it turns out that the volcanic activity seems to be released after hundreds of residents have had to get to safety in September because of the risk of harmful gases that the volcano eradicated.

evacuation and security measures

The evacuation measures have become necessary because the Kanlaon, one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines, is a serious threat to the region. The authorities announced that there could be further eruptions after the Magma outbreak has already started. Videos from the eruption impressively show the huge cloud of smoke that rises from the volcano and demonstrate the drama of the situation. As part of these security operations, villages have already been cleared as in September when the volcano again caused a sensation, which increased the concern about his future activity.

The situation remains tense and all fatal consequences should be avoided, while the authorities continue to monitor the situation. The Kanlaon has broken out more than 40 times since 1866, which is urging the residents and the government to intensify protective measures for the affected areas in order to guarantee people security. So the Krone of the evacuations in the surrounding villages and other developments, while t-online documented the drama of the active eruption.