The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) maintained Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) over Kanlaon Volcano, as it warned that short-lived explosive eruptions remain possible following its eruption on May 13. As of Friday evening, May 16, Phivolcs reported no significant...
(Phivolcs) A moderately explosive eruption occurred at Kanlaon Volcano early Tuesday, May 13, lasting five minutes and sending a towering ash plume 4.5 kilometers into the sky, reported the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). This is the fourth eruption of Kanlaon since...
Kanlaon Volcano (Phivolcs file photo) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported a surge in seismic activity at Bulusan and Kanlaon volcanoes over the past few days, based on advisories issued on Monday, May 12. Phivolcs said Bulusan Volcano recorded 309 volcanic...
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon had a phreatic or steam-driven eruption at 7:43 p.m. on April 29, accompanied by ash emission and volcanic earthquakes, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The eruption lasted 77 minutes, causing ashfall ranging from significant (~1...
Ash fall was recorded in surrounding areas after Bulusan Volcano erupted for the second straight day on Tuesday night, April 29. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/29/bulusan-volcano-erupts-for-2nd-consecutive-day The Sorsogon Police Provincial Office said roads are not passable due to the accumulation...
Phivolcs Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon erupted for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, April 29, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the phreatic or steam-driven eruption began at 7:43 p.m. and ended at 9 p.m. This follows a similar phreatic...
(MARCKY RAGASA FACEBOOK) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that another phreatic or steam-driven eruption may occur at Bulusan Volcano in the coming days, following the eruption on April 28. “Another phreatic eruption is possible in the next few days,...
APARRI, Cagayan – The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Calayan, Cagayan is conducting assessment following two strong offshore earthquake that struck the municipality before dawn on Monday. The municipality has reported no injuries or damages from the earthquakes...
Bulusan Volcano (Phivolcs/Facebook) Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon erupted early Monday morning, April 28, sending ashfall to parts of the province, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The eruption began at 4:36 a.m. and lasted 24 minutes, ending at 5 a.m. ...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda--someone who is no stranger to the dangers of volcanic eruptions--has hailed President Marcos' signing of Republic Act No. 12180, or...
President Marcos has signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12180, or the Phivolcs Modernization Act, which aims to upgrade the country’s capability to monitor and respond to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other geotectonic hazards. File photos The new law, signed by the President on April...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Davao Occidental on Tuesday evening, April 22. Phivolcs said the quake struck at 6:17 p.m. Its epicenter was traced 295 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island,...
