Volcanic eruption in the Philippines: Ash reaches 4 kilometers and strict warnings issued to residents.

The Filipino volcano "Kanlaon" erupted again today, Tuesday, in a dramatic scene, spewing a massive column of ash and debris reaching 4 kilometers high into the sky, prompting authorities to take immediate action and suspend classes in four agricultural villages located southwest of the volcano on Negros Island. This occurred hours after dawn today, with the eruption lasting over an hour without reports of injuries or damages. The eruption caused a significant amount of ash fall, leading to the closure of schools in the affected villages as a precautionary measure. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, no major warning signs indicating a worrying increase in volcanic activity, such as increased volcanic earthquakes, have been recorded. However, the alert level remained at level 3, signifying a "high level of volcanic unrest," while the possibility of a larger eruption remains. "Kanlaon" last erupted in December, leading to the evacuation of thousands of villagers, with many still in emergency shelters due to the ongoing volcanic activity. In this situation, the chief volcanologist in the Philippines, Teresito Bacolcol, urged residents to remain vigilant and cautious, emphasizing that the danger zone extending 6 kilometers around the volcano must remain closed to avoid any potential threats.