Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12 that it has downgraded the alert status for Bulusan Volcano from Alert Level 1 (low-level unrest) to Alert Level 0 (normal) due to a sustained decline in volcanic...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 28 volcanic earthquakes and three ashing events at Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday, Nov. 9. Close-up footage of ash emission from the Kanlaon Volcano summit crater as recorded by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory - Canlaon City...
Still reeling from the impact of recent typhoons, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) directed its regional office in Western Visayas (Region 6) to expedite preparations for worst-case scenario in case Kanlaon Volcano erupts while Tropical Depression (TD) “Nika” ravages the country. OCD...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas suspended classes on all levels in public and private schools in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental starting Tuesday, Oct. 29 until further notice, due to super typhoon “Leon” and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions from Kanlaon Volcano. Cardenas said in...
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...
TALISAY, Batangas (AP) – As severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) pounded his rural home, Raynaldo Dejucos asked his wife and children to stay indoors and keep safe from possible lightning strikes, slippery roads, or catching a fever. One thing the 36-year-old...
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:...
This screenshot of the Taal Volcano shows a minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater at 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2024. The eruption was documented by thermal cameras at the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) and an IP camera at the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) in Barangay Buco. (Courtesy of...
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 of the Taal Volcano shows a minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater at 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2024. The eruption was documented by thermal cameras at the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) and an IP camera at the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) in Barangay Buco. (Courtesy of...