Mt. Kanla-on now open for trekking
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announces the lowering of alert status of the volcano from alert level one to alert level 0.
This means the volcano has returned to normal condition and is open for trekking.
Kanl-on Volcano's status was raised to alert level one last February 10 until March 4 due to increased seismic activity has declined beginning March 5. During its active state, steaming activity from the crater varied from wispy to no steaming.
On March 5, the Volcano's seismic activity registered at background level with volcanic quakes numbering zero to three per day with no unusual volcanic-related activity observed around it.
Based on this development from Phivolcs, the Office of the protected Area Superintendent (PASu) as the secretariat and implementing arm of the Protected Area Management Board therefore declares Mount Kanla-on Natural Park (MKNP) open for activities.
Entering the four kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), however, remains high because sudden phreatic explosions may occur anytime without warning.
Mountaineering permits can now be secured at (PASu) and MKNP. For bookings and other information, please call (034) 433-38-13. (PENRO-PIA Negros Occ.)