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...
This screenshot captures the sustained vigorous degassing from Kanlaon Volcano's summit crater on Oct. 8, 2024. Alert Level 2 remains in effect. (Courtesy of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology/Facebook page) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on...
Mayon Volcano (Photo from Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Oct. 22 issued a warning regarding potential lahars from Mayon Volcano as tropical storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) is expected to bring heavy to intense rainfall...
This image shows Taal Volcano's minor phreatic eruption on Oct. 20, 2024. (Screenshot from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology’s Facebook page) A minor phreatic or steam-driven eruption occurred at the main crater of the Taal Volcano Island (TVI) from 1:37 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on...
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:...
Smog blankets the skyline of Metro Manila on Oct. 10, 2024. Phivolcs said the smog is primarily due to “anthropogenic pollutants” and not volcanic smog, or “vog,” from the Taal Volcano. (Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)...
This screenshot captures the sustained vigorous degassing from Kanlaon Volcano's summit crater on Oct. 8, 2024. Alert Level 2 remains in effect. (Courtesy of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed a “sustained...
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...
President Marcos said the government is closely monitoring the current situation of Taal Volcano, stressing that "they know what to do." Taal Volcano (MB File Photo/ Ali Vicoy) "We have SOPs (standard operating procedures) in place. We have standard procedures. Everybody— when the volcano erupts...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore of Catanduanes on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The quake, which occurred at 5:19 a.m., had its epicenter 81 kilometers northeast of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Phivolcs said. It was...
A plume rises from Taal Volcano following a phreatic eruption at 12:39 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology/Facebook) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported five weak phreatic events at Taal Volcano on...
