Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12 that it has downgraded the alert status for Bulusan Volcano from Alert Level 1 (low-level unrest) to Alert Level 0 (normal) due to a sustained decline in volcanic...
Kanlaon Volcano (Phivolcs File Photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 64 volcano-tectonic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano since midnight on Thursday, Oct. 31. These earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 0.9 to 2.9 and occurring at depths of 2 to 8 kilometers...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on Saturday, Oct. 19, that it has been monitoring “ashing” events at Kanlaon Volcano and noted that the current activity may lead to “eruptive unrest” and an increase in the alert level. Kanlaon Volcano (Screenshot:...
This screenshot of the Taal Volcano shows a minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater at 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2024. The eruption was documented by thermal cameras at the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) and an IP camera at the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) in Barangay Buco. (Courtesy of...
Alert Level 1 remains in effect despite a “minor phreatomagmatic eruption” recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Oct. 5. Taal Volcano in Batangas / Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin / file photo In an advisory, Phivolcs stated that the eruption at...
A phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at the Main Crater of Taal Volcano Island at 4:21 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. This video screenshot was captured by the thermal camera of the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) on the northern rim. The eruption generated a small-volume pyroclastic density current...
Screenshot of time-lapse footage showing degassing from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit between 6:15 and 6:35 a.m. on August 21, 2024. Recorded by the Mansalanao Observation Station IP Camera. (Screengrab from Phivolcs Facebook page) Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions stayed at elevated...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed continuous degassing activity at Taal Volcano, resulting in hazy conditions in nearby communities due to volcanic smog, or “vog.” According to the 24-hour Taal Volcano summary released...
Mayon Volcano (Manila Bulletin File Photo) A social media post claiming that Mayon Volcano has erupted is false, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). “Report and help stop the spread of this click-bait post!” it said. Phivolcs reiterated that there has been no...
Kanlaon Volcano (Screenshot from Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed a significant increase in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at Kanlaon Volcano, which reached a record-high level on Tuesday, Aug. 13. In an advisory released at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,...
The Philippine government is calling for a “peaceful and orderly” transition of power in Bangladesh after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has placed Bangladesh under Alert Level 1, citing the current political demonstrations and civil unrest in the country. Police fire tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse students shouting slogans in favor of quota system in public service at...
