ICELAND -- A volcano erupted in Iceland on Wednesday near the capital Reykjavik, spewing red hot lava and plumes of smoke out of a fissure in an uninhabited valley after several days of intense seismic activity. Lava flows at the scene of the newly erupted volcano at Grindavik, Iceland on August 3,...
TOKYO, Japan -- Dozens of people were urged to evacuate their homes after a fiery volcanic eruption in southern Japan on Sunday as the national weather agency issued its top-level alert for the mountain. Television footage showed red-hot rocks and dark plumes exploding from Sakurajima volcano in...
Active volcanoes Bulusan and Kanlaon are being monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as both of the volcanoes continue to show signs of unrest. (Phivolcs / Manila Bulletin) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary and Phivolcs...
BATANGAS CITY – A hollow block making livelihood program for communities affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano was launched by the Department of Science and Technology-Region 4-A (Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) and Batangas Provincial Science and...
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon (PIXABAY / FILE PHOTO) Increased seismic activity was once again observed at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned of another possible eruption “within the next few hours to next few days.” Phivolcs,...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is verifying reports of Covid-19 infections involving evacuees in Sorsogon in the aftermath of the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano earlier this month. Situation in Juban town after the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano on...
Following Bulusan Volcano’s eruption on Sunday, June 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned against the negative effects of fine ashfall on health of the public. (Photo taken from Philvolc’s Facebook page) “Fine ashfall can cause irritation and...
Bulusan Volcano erupted anew in Sorsogon province on Sunday morning, June 12, forcing 103 families composed of 438 individuals to flee their homes. Bulusan Volcano erupts anew on June 12, 2022 in Sorsogon province. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon had another phreatic eruption Sunday, June 12, and this time, more areas were affected, according to the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol. Gremil Naz, OCD Bicol spokesperson, said that nine barangays in Juban, Sorsogon were affected by ashfall...
There are enough resources and funds to help families and individuals affected by the recent phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in the province of Sorsogon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday, June 9. DSWD Bicol continues to distribute family food packs and...
Despite the recent eruption of Mt. Bulusan, the P5-billion Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay "stands strong, with no recorded damages in its facilities", the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed in their Thursday,...
The phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has affected 2,784 families composed of 13,920 individuals, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday, June 7. NDRRMC spolesperson Mark Timbal (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) NDRRMC Spokesperson Mark...
