Tag: Mt. Mayon

13 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Mayon; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News) — Thirteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were sulfur dioxide and steam emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was last measured at an average of 634 tons on  January 27. PHIVOLCS said that while no magmatic eruption was imminent, Mayon remains at […]

Posibilidad ng biglaang pagputok ng Mt. Mayon, ibinabala ng PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — Apat na volcanic earthquakes ang naitala sa paligid ng Bulkang Mayon sa Albay sa nakalipas na 24-oras. Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), dalawa rito ay may kaugnayan sa minor phreatic eruptions pero wala pang pinalilikas na mga residente. Ayon kay PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum ang phreatic eruptions ay “normal” lamang dahil nasa alert level 2 ang bulkan. Gayunpaman, may posiblidad pa rin na magkaroon ng biglaang pagputok, pagdaloy […]

PHIVOLCS lowers Mayon volcano alert status

  (Eagle News)—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert status of Mayon volcano, following what it said was a “general decline in unrest.” In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said  the alert status was now at 2 instead of 3, considering that seismic activity has “waned,” and no new lava has been detected on the volcano’s summit crater. PHIVOLCS said Mayon’s summit glow  has also diminished “from intense to faint,” and […]

Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagsagawa ng Lingap sa mga apektado ng Mt. Mayon eruption

GUINOBATAN , Albay (Eagle News) — Nag-abot na rin ng tulong ang pamunuan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa lalawigan ng Albay sa mga apektado ng pagaalburoto ng Bulkang Mayon. Aabot sa 70 pamilya o nasa 400 katao ang agarang nabigyan ng tulong ng Iglesia Ni Cristo na nangangailangan ng pagkain. Ayon kay kapatid na Ruel Castillo, District Minister ng lalawigan ng Albay, isa sa aral sa loob ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ay ang pagtulong sa […]

Evacuees in Albay now more than 38,000

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — There are now 38, 305 evacuees  who have fled their homes in Albay due to threat of volcanic eruptions, according to the Albay Philippine National Police . The evacuees came from 39 barangays, 3 cities and 5 municipalities. The Albay PNP said that it is prepared for any situation and has deployed personnel in evacuation centers and choke points in the region. Albay PNP also reported that police have […]

NDRRMC: Over 8,000 families evacuated following Mt. Mayon’s phreatic eruption

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Over 8,000 families have been evacuated, following Mt. Mayon’s phreatic eruption, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Wednesday. According to the NDRRMC, the 8,296 families–or over 34,000 individuals—have been brought to 30 evacuation centers in Albay. The evacuees are from barangays in Camalig, Ginobatan, Ligao, Daraga, Tabaco, Malilipot, Sto. Domingo Legaspi. The NDRRCMC said some of those evacuated were outside the 7-kilometer extended danger zone, […]

Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Mayon after phreatic eruption

(Eagle News)– The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert status of Mayon to Alert Level 2 early Sunday. This was after the volcano in Albay experienced a phreatic eruption at  8:49 a.m., and later at 11:43 a.m. Residents have been advised not to enter the 6-kilometer  radius permanent danger zone. “Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Mayon Volcano, which means that the current unrest is probably of magmatic origin, which could lead to more […]