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PHIVOLCS warns of increase in seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano

Alert Level 1 still in place (Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has warned of an increase in seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano. According to PHIVOLCS, 91 volcano-tectonic quakes associated with rock fracturing have been recorded by the Bulusan Volcano Network since 1:38 a.m. of January 22. The quakes were one to two kilometers deep beneath the southwestern flanks. The southwestern and southeastern flanks of the volcano, meanwhile, have been inflated since February […]

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Alert status of Bulusan volcano raised

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised the alert level status of Bulusan volcano. According to PHIVOLCS, the raising of the alert level from 0 to 1 was after the Bulusan Volcano Network (BVN) recorded a total of 126 weak and shallow (0-5 kilometers deep) volcanic earthquakes since 5 a.m. on October 11. “Most of these events occurred in the northwestern sector and the summit area of Bulusan and are […]

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PHIVOLCS warns of increase in activity of Bulusan volcano

Alert level 0, however, still in place over volcano (Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has warned of an increase in activity in Bulusan volcano. PHIVOLCS issued the advisory after 29 volcanic earthquakes were monitored in the volcano since 5 a.m. of October 6. A short-term inflation of the general southern edifice of Bulusan was also monitored since April. Over 200–or 279 tons per day of sulfur dioxide emission– were also monitored last […]

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PHIVOLCS: 47 volcanic quakes detected in Bulusan in last 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Forty-seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored at the volcano in Sorsogon was a steam plume reaching 350 meters high. Sulfur dioxide flux was at 424 tons. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius zone and on the entry “without vigilance” into the extended danger zone. Pilots are also advised against […]

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PHIVOLCS: 69 volcanic quakes monitored in Bulusan in last 24 hours

Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News) — Sixty-nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology,  the quakes included 56 volcanic tremors lasting 19 minutes. Sulfur dioxide flux was at 4627 tons on June 12. A plume reaching  750 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS reiterated that the ban on the entry into the 4 km-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and […]

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106 volcanic quakes monitored in Bulusan in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — Over 100 volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the 106 volcanic earthquakes included 48 volcanic tremors lasting 20 minutes. Sulfur dioxide emissions were also pegged at 4627 tons/day and a strong plume steam reaching 500 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. It […]

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Volcano ash blankets Philippine towns after second eruption this week

JUBAN, Philippines, June 12, 2022 (AFP) – A volcano in the Philippines spewed a huge column of ash into the sky on Sunday, blanketing a region still recovering from last week’s eruption. The blast from Bulusan volcano lasted 18 minutes, the Philippine seismological agency said, impairing road visibility and forcing airlines to cancel flights. On June 5, Mount Bulusan sent a grey plume shooting up at least one kilometre (0.6 miles) and covered 10 villages […]

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Phreatic eruption detected in Bulusan anew; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–A phreatic eruption was detected in Bulusan early Sunday, June 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, the eruption was detected by the Bulusan Volcano Network at 3:37 a.m. The event lasted for 18 minutes but the eruption plume wasn’t visible in camera monitors, PHIVOLCS said. According to PHIVOLCS, an alert level 1 prevails over the volcano in Sorsogon, which means it is in an abnormal condition. The public […]

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PHIVOLCS: 7 volcanic quakes monitored in Bulusan in last 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Bulusan in the past 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was a steam plume reaching 150 meters high. The volcano edifice, PHIVOLCS said, is inflated. According to PHIVOLCS, entry into the 4-kilometer radius danger zone should remain prohibited. Pilots were advised against flying near the volcano with sudden steam-driven or […]

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Ash covers towns after Philippine volcano eruption

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A volcano in the eastern Philippines spewed a huge, dark cloud on Sunday, prompting evacuations from ash-covered towns while authorities warned of possible further eruptions. The blast from Bulusan volcano in the rural Sorsogon province lasted about 17 minutes, sending a grey plume shooting up at least one kilometre (0.6 miles), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs). No casualties were reported, but authorities raised the alert […]

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PHIVOLCS: 29 volcanic quakes monitored in Bulusan in last 24 hours

Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News) — Twenty-nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, one phreatic eruption that lasted 17 minutes was also detected. A steam plume reaching 150 meters was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said an alert level 1 remains in place over the volcano. Entry into the 4-radius permanent danger zone and into the extended dangerous zone is not allowed. […]

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Phreatic eruption of Bulusan detected; volcano alert status raised

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology announced on Sunday, June 5, the raising of the status of Bulusan volcano. PHIVOLCS made the announcement of the upgrade to alert level 1 from normal following a phreatic eruption that occurred at the volcano at 10:37 a.m. PHIVOLCS said the eruption lasted for 17 minutes and was recorded by infrasound and seismic monitoring by the Bulusan Volcano Network. While the event was “poorly visible,” PHIVOLCS said […]

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