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Bulusan Volcano Erupts In Philippines, Spews Ash 4.5km High; Alert Level Raised

Before the eruption, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over 24 hours.

by Tashika Tyagi
Bulusan Volcano Erupts In Philippines, Spews Ash 4.5km High; Alert Level Raised

A volcano in the Philippines spewed a column of ash as high as 4.5 kilometres into the sky in the early hours of April 28. This volcanic eruption prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to raise the volcano’s alert level from 0 to 1. Scroll on to know more about this.

Philippines’ Bulusan Volcano Erupts

Philippines volcano
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A restive volcano erupted on Monday morning in the Philippines’ Sorsogon province. According to the Deccan Herald, the eruption occurred between 4:36 AM and 5:00 AM (local time). The authorities raised Mount Bulusan’s alert level from 0 to 1 on its five-level scale. This means low-level volcanic unrest and a warning of possible phreatic eruptions in the region.

Before the eruption, Phivolcs recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period. Local officials also reported rumbling sounds around the volcano. The local authorities have warned residents to stay out of a 4-kilometre danger zone around Mount Bulusan.

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Alert Level Raised In The Region

Philippines volcano
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Reportedly, Phivolcs has also urged vigilance within an extended 2-kilometre danger zone on Mount Bulusan’s southeast sector. This is due to the risk of rocks and other debris being ejected by the volcano. Due to this latest volcano eruption in the Philippines, the aviation authorities were advised to warn pilots against flying close to Bulusan’s summit.

Bulusan is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines. The Philippines lies in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and volcanic activities are quite common here. In fact, it is one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions. Just a few weeks back, the Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted and sent a plume of ash 4 kilometres into the sky. The area around the volcano on the island of Negros was still under evacuation orders from an eruption in December.

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Thankfully, there were no injuries or casualties reported due to this volcanic eruption in the Philippines.

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First Published: April 28, 2025 10:45 AM