Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded 98 earthquakes at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, April 21. In an advisory issued at 10 p.m., Phivolcs reported that of the volcanic earthquakes recorded,...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted Sultan Kudarat on Easter Sunday, April 20, shaking several parts of Mindanao and triggering dozens of aftershocks. Phivolcs said the offshore quake struck at 12:11 a.m., with...
Phivolcs A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani at 5:42 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The epicenter was located 55 kilometers southwest of Maitum, Sarangani. Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity IV (moderately...
Kanlaon Volcano’s ash emission on April 14, 2025 produced plumes up to 800 meters high. Ash drifted west-northwest, affecting La Carlota City, Bago City, and nearby areas. Alert Level 3 remains in effect. (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded...
Kanlaon Volcano’s ash emission, starting at 11:52 a.m. on April 14, 2025, is producing plumes up to 800 meters high. Ash is drifting west-northwest, affecting La Carlota City, Bago City, and nearby areas. Alert Level 3 remains in effect. (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
An explosive eruption occurs at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano on April 8, 2025, producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall that is drifting southwest. Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descended the slopes on the general southern edifice based on IP and thermal camera...
Kanlaon Volcano had an explosive eruption at 5:51 a.m. on April 8, 2025, sending an ash plume 4,000 meters high. Pyroclastic flows were detected on the southern slopes. The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, with ongoing risks of eruptions, lava flows, and ashfall. (Screenshot/Phivolcs Facebook...
(SCREENSHOT FROM PHIVOLCS FACEBOOK PAGE) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday, April 3 that Kanlaon Volcano released multiple ash plumes at 2:02 a.m., 6:01 a.m., 7:08 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. The ash clouds rose 200 to 400 meters above the summit crater...
(PHOTO FROM PHIVOLCS FACEBOOK PAGE) A grassfire that broke out at the southwest portion of Taal Volcano Island, affecting the Binintiang Munti (VTBM) Observation Station, has stopped as of 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The...
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted ash plumes reaching 1,500 meters above its summit on March 31, 2025, causing ashfall in nearby areas. (Phivolcs) Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted ash plumes on Monday afternoon, March 31, reaching as high as 1,500 meters above its summit, said the...
Damaged pagodas are seen after an earthquake, Friday, March 28, 2025 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said the country remains highly vulnerable to powerful earthquakes, including tremors...
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas province and surrounding areas on Sunday evening, March 30, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake occurred at 7:49 p.m. with its epicenter located 5 kilometers west of Verde Island, Batangas City. Phivolcs...
