Volcanic Lightning Spotted as Kanlaon Volcano Erupts in the Philippines (Feb 26, 2026)

Описание: Kanlaon Volcano produced a moderately explosive eruption at 7:04 PM (local time) on February 26, 2026.

According to DOST-PHIVOLCS, the eruption lasted approximately two minutes based on seismic and infrasound records. The event generated an ash plume rising 2,500 meters above the summit crater before drifting southwest.

Incandescent ballistics were observed falling around the crater, while pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descended the eastern and southeastern upper slopes within 2 km of the summit. Continuous ash emission followed the explosive phase and remains ongoing at the time of reporting.

Monitoring parameters will be reassessed within 24 hours for possible changes to the current alert level.

This video captures the eruption of Mount Kanlaon as it unfolded.

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Where is this camera?
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