Kanlaon Volcano releases ash for the 20th time

(Screengrabbed from footage shared on June 16, 2026 by Phivolcs–DOST / Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted ash on Tuesday afternoon, marking its 20th time of doing so in just a day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Phivolcs made the pronouncement after posting camera footage of the volcano’s latest ash emission event at 5:21 p.m. on Tuesday.

READ: 15 ash emission events logged at Kanlaon Volcano — Phivolcs

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