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5 volcanic quakes, sulfur dioxide emission monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Five volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission was at an average of 42 tons on  November 8. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and an inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on  June […]

Kanlaon still on alert level 1 with 4 quakes, steam emission monitored

(Eagle News)–Four volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the emission was measured at an average of 656 tons per day on  October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on  June […]

Taal update: Nine volcanic quakes monitored, volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Monday, May 11. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, are associated “mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that at alert level 1, sudden steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and “lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and […]