Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, erupted on April 8, 2025, spewing a massive 4-kilometer ash plume over Negros Island.

Key Points 

• Began at 5:51 a.m., lasting nearly an hour.
• Produced pyroclastic flows and ballistic fragments, igniting summit vegetation.
• Ashfall affected several farming villages; schools in La Carlota and La Castellana were closed.

Alert and Impact:

• Alert Level 3 remains in place, signaling high volcanic unrest.
• Residents advised to avoid the 6-km danger zone.
• No reported injuries or major damage.
• Some flights disrupted; evacuation efforts underway.

Government Action:

• Emergency response activated.
• President Marcos Jr. pledged support for affected communities.
• Mount Kanlaon’s eruption is a stark reminder of the Philippines’ vulnerability as part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.