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.,...
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...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Taal Volcano’s degassing activity has once again produced volcanic smog, or “vog,” during its latest 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. In its Taal Volcano bulletin issued on Tuesday, Aug. 27,...
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,...
ILOILO CITY – The Office of Civil Defense-6 has released almost P162-million worth of aid to families affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon in Western Visayas and the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental. FERNANDEZ (left). (PIA-6) Bulk of the aid was for El Niño...
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...
Malacañang has cautioned the public over the vog produced by Taal Volcano which has so far forced suspension of classes in three provinces in Luzon. Taal Volcano in Batangas (Manila Bulletin file photo/ Ali Vicoy) Presidential Communications Office (PCO)-Natural Calamities and Disasters...
Taal Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Taal Volcano’s degassing activity continues to produce volcanic smog or “vog” on Tuesday, Aug. 20. In its Taal Volcano bulletin issued on Tuesday, Phivolcs said that sulfur dioxide...
Trece Martires City veiled with smog at 2:40 p.m. on Aug. 19 (Photo courtesy of Lakwatsero Caviteño/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – Several municipal and city governments announced the suspension of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 20, due to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano. The local...
