The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) detected 288 volcano-tectonic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano due to rising seismic activity, which indicates “increasing unrest.” In an advisory issued at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, Phivolcs said the quakes observed at Kanlaon...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has observed a significant increase in seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano on Monday, Sept. 9, and has warned that the current series of volcano-tectonic earthquakes may lead to an eruption. In an advisory issued at 11:30 p.m.,...
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Phivolcs Two earthquakes with magnitudes 5.3 and 4.9 struck Quezon province consecutively on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in a seismic event known as a “doublet.” Phivolcs said the 5.3-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 7:16 a.m., was followed by a 4.9-magnitude tremor at 7:55 a.m., with both...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.3-magnitude earthquake in Quezon province on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4. The quake occurred at 7:16 a.m. and its epicenter was located 43 kilometers northeast of Jomalig, Quezon. Phivolcs said the tremor was...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Sunday evening, Sept. 2 about the potential for lahar flows from Mayon Volcano, due to heavy rains from Tropical Storm “Enteng” (international name: Yagi). Phivolcs said the intense rainfall associated with Enteng could...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a moderately strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 in Masbate province on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The tremor occurred at 9:01 p.m. and originated 12 kilometers southwest of Monreal, Masbate. The tremor was felt at...
Screenshot of time-lapse footage showing degassing from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit between 6:15 and 6:35 a.m. on August 21, 2024. Recorded by the Mansalanao Observation Station IP Camera. (Screengrab from Phivolcs Facebook page) Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions stayed at elevated...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned of elevated volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO₂) gas flux at Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, Aug. 24. The photo shows Kanlaon Volcano spewing a thick plume, as seen from Barangay Pula, Canlaon City in Negros Occidental on June 3,...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) After days of volcanic smog or “vog” affecting nearby communities, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday, Aug. 22, that no vog had been observed at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours. Based on its 24-hour bulletin...
Screenshot of time-lapse footage showing degassing from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit between 6:15 and 6:35 a.m. on August 21, 2024. Recorded by the Mansalanao Observation Station IP Camera. (Screengrab from Phivolcs Facebook page) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that the volcanic smog or“vog” from Taal Volcano persists amid rising sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Phivolcs reported in its Taal Volcano bulletin on Wednesday that...
