The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 21, launched the Seismic Hazard Atlas for the Design Earthquake of the Philippines, a groundbreaking resource aimed at improving the safety and resilience of buildings across the country.Phivolcs said the atlas is a...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday evening, Nov. 15 issued a lahar advisory for three active volcanoes—Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal—due to the anticipated heavy rainfall from Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-yi), which is expected to make...
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...
DAVAO CITY – The city government of Mati partnered with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to strengthen local preparedness for tsunami hazards.PHIVOLCS sealMati City and Phivolcs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance community awareness and...
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 to...
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...
