The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Nov. 13 said the Mayon Volcano Network has recorded continuous increase in seismic activity in Mayon Volcano over the last 24 hours. (Niño Luces/Manila Bulletin) Phivolcs reported an increase in recorded volcanic tremors...
Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin) Despite the highest recorded sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano this year, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there is no need to raise the active volcano’s alert status just yet. “Hindi pa kailangang...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 9, announced that Taal Volcano has registered its highest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission in 2023. Taal Volcano (Manila Bulletin File) "This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year," Philvolcs said...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said Monday, Oct. 9 that his constituents can always depend on him for help should there be a need for evacuation from Mayon Volcano's wrath. This, after evacuees...
Taal Volcano (File photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reminded the public against the dangers of exposure to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano after it was monitored anew in several areas in Calabarzon (Region 4A). OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel...
The Mayon Volcano Observatory has observed continuous slow lava effusion from the summit crater of Mayon, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Nov. 6. Photo credit to Phivolcs From Nov. 4 to Nov. 5 evening, the Mayon Volcano Observatory...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Nov. 4 said the Mayon Volcano Network has recorded continuous increase in the seismic activities of Mayon Volcano from 75 to 162 volcanic earthquakes. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group Phivolcs said among the...
(Mayon Volcano / ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on Phivolcs’ Mayon Volcano summary of 24-hour observation from 5 a.m. on Nov. 1 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, a total of 187 volcanic earthquakes were recorded. These activities include 179 volcanic tremors, each lasting from one to...
Bulusan Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Oct. 25 raised the alert status of Bulusan Volcano from Level 0 (normal) to Level 1 (low-level unrest). In raising the alert level, Phivolcs noted that “Bulusan Volcano entered a...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said increased lava effusion was observed at Mayon's summit crater producing "frequent and numerous" incandescent rockfall and pyroclastic density current (PDC) events. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Phivolcs on Wednesday,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a notice on Sunday, Oct. 22, providing an update on the seismicity of Bulusan Volcano. Photo credit to Pixabay According to Phivolcs, the Bulusan Volcano Network has recorded 87 volcanic earthquakes since 5 a.m....
Mayon Volcano had two “brief” lava bursts accompanied by seismic and infrasound signals in the past 24 hours, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in its bulletin on Saturday, Oct. 21. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Phivolcs observed the lava bursts at 6:36 p.m....