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(Eagle News)–Over 300 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the 362 rockfall events, monitored were 39 volcanic quakes and five pyroclastic density current events. A slow effusion of lava flow from the crater at a length of 2.8 kilometers and 1.4 kilometers along Mi-si and Bonga gullies was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 2132 tons […]
(Eagle News)–Over 200 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the 286 rockfall events, also monitored were 10 pyroclastic density current events and three volcanic earthquakes. A slow effusion of lava flow from the crater with a length of 2.8 kilometers and 1.4 kilometers along Mi-si and Bonga gullies was also detected. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1582 […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, July 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:50 a.m. The epicenter was 348 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 148 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Albay on Sunday, July 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:48 p.m. The epicenter was five kilometers southwest of Rapu-Rapu. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus was five kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – City of Legazpi, Albay Intensity II – Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–Over 300 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its Mayon update that apart from the 303 rockfall events, also monitored were eight volcanic earthquakes, one lava collapse pyroclastic density current event. One repetitive pulse tremor was also recorded since July 3 at 3:47 p.m. until 12 p.m. of July 7. Lava flow reaching 2.8 kilometers and 1.3 kilometers long was […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani on Thursday, July 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 11:27 a.m. The epicenter was 25 kilometers southwest of Kiamba. The depth of focus was 20 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Kiamba, Sarangani Intensity IV – Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Intensity III – T’boli, South Cotabato; Maitum, Sarangani Intensity II – […]
(Eagle News)–Almost 300 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the 254 rockfall events, also monitored were 17 dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events. Lava flow reaching 2.23 kilometers and 1.3 kilometers long was also detected along Mi-si and Bonga gullies. Lava collapse on both gullies within 3.3 kilometers and four kilometers along Basud gully from the crater was also detected. Sulfur […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the 107 volcanic earthquakes, also monitored were 241 rockfall events and 17 dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events. A very slow effusion of lava flow reaching 1.6 kilometers and 1.2 kilometers was also monitored along Mi-Si and Bonga gullies, respectively. PHIVOLC S said sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 753 […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Batangas early Saturday, June 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 3:11 a.m. The epicenter was 17 kilometers southwest of Calatagan. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus was 80 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity II – City of Tagaytay, Cavite; Puerto Galera and City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Intensity I – Bauan, Batangas City, and Lemery, Batangas; Magallanes, Cavite; Magsaysay […]
(Eagle News) — Two volcanic earthquakes and 299 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. In its recent Mayon update, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 507 tons per day. A plume up to 800 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS recommended a ban on the entry into the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone. It […]
(Eagle News)– The Philippine Coast Guard has announced the completion of oil removal and recovery operations in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro after the sinking of MT Princess Empress. The PCG said Marine Environmental Protection Commander, CG Vice Admiral Robert Patrimonio, joined the PCG Management Team led by CG Commodore Geronimo Tuvilla in presiding over the final inspection. Based on ROV live videos, all eight cargo oil tanks are now empty. Only oil drips from the cargo […]
(Eagle News) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Batangas on Thursday, June 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:19 a.m. The epicenter was four kilometers southwest of Calatagan. The depth of focus was 103 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Quezon City The earthquake was also felt in southern Metro Manila, including Taguig and Paranaque, based on social media reports. Damage to property and aftershocks […]
