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(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal volcano as it continues to spew steam-laden plumes and sulfur dioxide, and its seismic activity continues. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 20 to 50 meters high took place in the last 24 hours. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 116 tons per day on February 8. The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, […]
(Eagle News) — An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continues to spew steam-laden plumes 500 to 700 meters tall. In its bulletin on Friday, Jan. 31, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said although sulfur dioxide was below instrumental detection, the Philippine Seismic Network plotted 763 volcanic earthquakes since 1 p.m. of Jan. 12, when the phreatic eruption took place. Over 100, or 177 of these registered at magnitudes 1.2 […]
(Eagle News)–An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal, as the Taal Volcano Network recorded over 700 volcanic earthquakes in the volcano for the past 24 hours. In its 8 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 787 volcanic earthquakes included 15 low-frequency earthquakes. According to PHIVOLCS, the Philippine Seismic Network, on the other hand, recorded 691 volcanic earthquakes since 1:00 PM, January 12. Over 100, or 175 of these, registered […]
(Eagle News) — Classes in Davao will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 5, days after a series of earthquakes struck Mindanao. Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the resumption of classes applies from the kindergarten to post-graduate studies levels, in both public and private educational institutions. “School authorities are mandated to spend November 4 as a day to thoroughly inspect school buildings, review earthquake action, and disaster manual to ensure the safety of the students and employees,” […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered local government units to look into the structural integrity of their buildings following a series of earthquakes in Mindanao. Duterte said the LGUs “should start now,” adding that it was unclear when the next earthquake would come, if it does. The most recent earthquake, a 6.5-magnitude one, caused the collapse of the Eva’s building in Kidapawan, and led to serious damage on Ecoland 4000, a condominium complex in Davao. […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 39 kilometers southeast of Baculin at 4:44 a.m. Depth of focus was 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)—Two successive earthquakes rocked Eastern Samar on Thursday, March 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, the first quake, a 2.4-magnitude one, struck 78 kilometers southeast of Guiuan at 8:56 a.m. The second quake, a 2.3-magnitude one, hit 69 kilometers northeast of Guiuan 32 minutes later. The depth of focus of the first quake was 22 kilometers, while that of the second was 26 kilometers. Both were of tectonic […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Four earthquakes — measuring from 4.9 to 6.8 magnitude — struck in quick succession off Canada’s west coast late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the first 6.6 tremor, at 10:39 pm (0549 GMT Monday), was located 135 miles (218 kilometers) southwest of Port Hardy — a small municipality on the northeastern tip of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island — and 355 miles northwest of Seattle. The second […]
(Eagle News) — Successive earthquakes hit Davao Occidental early Friday, May 11, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. At 4:06 a.m., a 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit 169 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Seconds later, a 4.7-magnitude one struck 123 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. Depth of focus of the 5.0-magnitude earthquake was at 51 kilometers, while the 4.7-magnitude earthquake had a depth of focus of 86 kilometers. Both earthquakes were of tectonic origin. PHIVOLCS […]
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (AFP) — The crater of a rumbling Philippine volcano was glowing bright red Monday, with vulcanologists warning it could erupt within days, sending thousands fleeing from their homes. Volcanic earthquakes and rockfalls have shaken the summit of Mayon over the last 24 hours, after a number of steam-driven eruptions, scientists said. More than 12,000 people have been ordered to leave a seven-kilometre (four-mile) evacuation zone, and there are warnings of destructive mudflows […]
By Erwin Temperante Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Pagsunod sa Philippine Building Code, pagpapakita ng pinsalang maaring idulot ng malakas na lindol at paghahanda sa mga dapat gawin sa panahon ng lindol. Ito ang tamang tandaan at gawin ng isang residente upang makaiwas sa posibleng aksidente sa pagtama ng sinasabing “The Big One” o ang magnitude 7.2 na lindol na inaasahang anumang oras maaring mangyari ayon kay Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) –A seismologist clarified that the high temperatures being experienced by the country are not connected with the series of earthquakes that hit Batangas, and parts of Visayas and Mindanao recently. Ishmael Narag of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that any surface activity would not reach down and affect the depth from which earthquakes originate. After the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) declared the […]
