On the early morning of 4 June 2024, the volcano Mount Kanlaon erupted on the central Philippine island of Negros. Hundreds of people had to be evacuated as the volcano became active with strong ash emissions and lava fountains. The Philippine disaster agency initiated evacuation measures and international aid was mobilized. The eruption has environmental impacts and measures to restore the nature reserve are underway. Preventive measures are being strengthened to prepare the population for possible future eruptions. [5141] [AI-generated content]