Tag: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Bulkang Kanlaon, nakapagtala ng 14 na volcanic quakes – PHIVOLCS

NEGROS Nakapagtala ang Philippine Institute Of Volcanology And Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ng labing apat na pagyanig sa nakalipas na 24 na oras. Gayunman, nananatili pa rin ito sa alert level one at walang gaanong usok sa bunganga ng bulkan. Ang bahagyang deformation ng lupa sa paligid nito ay katulad pa rin ng nai-record noong buwan ng Disyembre. Sa kasalukuyan ay umiiral ang 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) sa paligid nito. Ang nasabing bulkan ay matatagpuan sa probinsya […]

Earthquake hits Oriental Mindoro and Batangas

QUEZON City, Philippines According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit the southern Katagalugan area with Negros Oriental experiencing intensity 3 and Batangas experiencing Intensity 1. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

PHIVOLCS record 2 minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan

SORSOGON, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded two minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon. Said eruptions released smoke and ash but there was no lava discharge. The PHIVOLCS reminded the public regarding the danger zone. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Isang bakanteng lote sa Sarangani umaapoy

Report By Leo Delica, Video courtesy of Michael Gierza SARANGANI, Philippines, Pebrero 11 — Iniimbestigahan na ngayon ng mga tauhan ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology o PHIVOLCS ang isang umaapoy na bakenteng lote sa Maasim, Sarangani. Nabatid na ang nasabing lote ay dating naging pagawaan ng uling at gilingan ng mais.

Earthquake shakes Sarangani province

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), an earthquake with a magnitude of five hit the province of Sarangani in Davao Occidental. Said earthquake is tectonic in origin. Initial reports record no injuries and no property damages. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Some 7 million people join successful metro-wide quake drill

  (Eagle News) — The metro-wide earthquake drill was a success with around six to seven million people participating in the “drop, cover and hold” exercise that was meant to prepare citizens for the so-called “Big One” – a 7.2 magnitude quake, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority. Metro Manila, which has an estimated population of 11 million people, is the seat of government and considered the most populous region in the Philippines.  It […]

Ilocos Norte rocked by twin earthquakes

JULY 6 (Eagle News) — Two consecutive earthquakes shook parts of Ilocos Norte on Sunday (July 5) night. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded and struck the town of Batac at 8:56 PM with a depth of 40 kilometers. Intensity four was felt in Vigan, Santa and Paoay Ilocos Norte, while, intensity 3 struck the provinces of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Baguio City, Abra City, Ballesteros […]

PHIVOLCS discover huge lahar deposits in Mt. Bulusan

JUNE 29 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), together with the Office of Civil Defense, discovered huge lahar deposits in Mount Bulusan after conducting an aerial survey. Said deposits can cause lahar flow during heavy rains. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PHIVOLCS conducts aerial survey of Mt. Bulusan

JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — After the recently conducted aerial survey by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), ash deposits were spotted around Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon. PHIVOLCS warned against the possibility of lahar flow, especially in the event of strong rains. (Sorsogon, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Q98YM37AM34

Mga residente malapit sa Mt. Bulusan pinaghahanda na

AGILA PROBINSYA — Binalaan ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ang mga residente na nasa palibot ng Mt. Bulusan sa Sorsogon sa posibleng banta ng lava o iba pang mga volcanic materials na pwedeng bumuhos anumang oras. Ito ay ay kasunod ng phreatic explosion na naitala nitong linggo. Partikular na binalaan ang mga residente sa barangay puting sapa dahil ito mismo ay pasok sa 4km PDZ kung saan maging ang mga magsasaka sa […]

No continuous eruption in Mt. Bulusan

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the two steam-driven eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon is not a sign of an actual eruption in the said volcano, since said volcanic activities are normal. On the other hand, classes were suspended as the volcano and nearby areas remain under Alert Level 1. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/eViNSh1-Zz0

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Saranggani

JUNE 16 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocked Saranggani, Davao Occidental past 5:00 in the morning. (Saranggani, Davao Occidental) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)