Screenshot from an IP camera video showing phreatic events at Taal Volcano on June 29, 2024, around 2:31 p.m., taken from the Agoncillo (VTAG) observation station. The plume rose to about 800 meters above Taal Volcano Island. (Phivolcs/Facebook) A volcanic tremor that lasted 310 minutes, or five...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed two weak phreatic events at Taal Volcano on Saturday, June 29. Taal Volcano / ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE Phivolcs noted that the steam-driven activity at the Taal Main Crater occurred at 2:31 p.m. and 2:39...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, June 28, recorded the highest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Kanlaon Volcano since instrumental gas monitoring began. In its advisory released at 6:15 p.m., Phivolcs said Kanlaon Volcano’s SO2 emissions averaged...
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 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...
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...
Kanlaon Volcano spews thick plume as seen in this photo taken from Barangay Pula, Canlaon City in Negros Occidental on Monday night, June 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Asentista-Khoo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has detected an increase in seismic activity...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, June 3, reported an ongoing eruption at Kanlaon Volcano, which started before 7 p.m. and produced a five-kilometer-high plume above the summit crater. ERUPTION – Kanlaon Volcano spews thick plume as seen in this photo...
A weak phreatic or steam-driven eruption occurred at the Taal Volcano’s main crater between 8:27 a.m. and 8:31 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in an advisory. Phivolcs said the eruption produced white and steam-filled plumes that...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, April 30, told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. That is, until the issue was raised before the Senate, and senators have...
There is no need for the Philippine government to raise the alert level status in Israel following Iran’s latest drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA said that the current Alert Level 2 status that is imposed in Israel, which restricts...
