Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.7-magnitude quake that struck Occidental Mindoro on Thursday morning, June 27. Based on Phivolcs’ data, the earthquake struck at 9:53 a.m., with an epicenter 37 kilometers southwest of Paluan, Occidental...
Small phreatic eruption at Taal Main Crater, captured by Taal Volcano Observatory's thermal visual monitor in Buco, Talisay, Batangas, from 9:30 to 9:32 p.m. on June 24, 2024. Plumes rose 600 meters before drifting westward. Alert Level 1 remains in effect for Taal Volcano. (Phivolcs/Facebook) The...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed degassing activity at the main crater of Taal Volcano on Saturday, June 22. Taal Volcano in Batangas / Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin file photo Despite this, Phivolcs maintained that the volcano, located in the province of...
(Phivolcs) A moderately strong earthquake measuring magnitude 5.1 struck off the coast of Palawan on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, despite the absence of active faults in the province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the shallow quake at 2:58 p.m. on...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Palawan at 2:58 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 91 kilometers (km) southeast of the municipality of Roxas in Palawan province, with a depth of 26...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the highest sulfur dioxide emissions from Kanlaon Volcano so far this year in the past 24 hours, resulting in the generation of a 500-meter-high plume. In its 8 a.m. volcano bulletin on Sunday, June 9, Phivolcs said...
An elevated volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas flux was observed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as it continues to monitor new developments at Kanlaon Volcano closely. Kanlaon Volcano spewing thick plume as seen from Barangay Pula, Canlaon City in Negros...
The Kanlaon Volcano remained under “increased unrest” as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an increase in seismic activity in its 24-hour monitoring. (Phivolcs / MB Visual Content Group) Phivolcs detected 19 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours...
Roads in La Castellana, Negros Occidental are rendered impassable on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 as rains spawned widespread lahar flow in the aftermath of the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. (Photos courtesy of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park/via Tara Yap) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) While it has remained quiet since its eruption, the alert status of Kanlaon Volcano remains at Level 2, signifying that the volcano in Negros Island is still experiencing “increased” unrest. Based on a volcano bulletin issued by the...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed increased degassing activity in Taal Volcano, resulting in "hazy" conditions and the potential formation of volcanic smog or "vog" in nearby communities. Based on the volcano bulletin...
CEBU CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, June 6, insisted that it has given ample advisory before Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Oriental erupted on Monday night, June 3. PHIVOLCS Director Teresito Bacolcol said enough advisory was issued before the...
