MAY 25 (Eagle News) — Have you ever wondered if your house can withstand a strong earthquake? Or does it need further “earthquake-proofing” to make your house stronger and less vulnerable in case of a big quake? Phivolcs recently released a “house self-check test” entitled “How Safe is Your House?” It can be viewed through the Phivolcs website This “House self-check” can help an ordinary layman to understand and evaluate the integrity of his house […]
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Is your house safe and strong enough for a strong quake?
MAY 25 (Eagle News) — Have you ever wondered if your house can withstand a strong earthquake? Or does it need further “earthquake-proofing” to make your house stronger and less vulnerable in case of a big quake? The recent devastation caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal stressed the importance of making sure that your house is sturdy and strong enough to withstand a strong tremor. It is better to be prepared after all […]
MMDA advises public to undergo rescue training
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is asking the public to consider taking rescue training as PHIVOLCS issued a detailed map showing the West and East Valley Fault lines, both of which may cause strong earthquakes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
4.1 magnitude quake hits Baguio City
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Baguio City Tuesday morning (Feb. 24, 2015), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Based on the seismic data recorded by Phivolcs, the quake was recorded at 7:14 a.m. The quake’s epicenter was 13 kilometers south and 17 degrees east of Baguio City. According to radio reports, the quake surprised many residents and sent some of them, including students, rushing out into the streets. (Eagle News Service)
Earthquake shakes MM, Batangas, Eastern Samar
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded a 5.0 magnitude at 22 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu town early 12:09 am. An aftershock was felt in parts of Metro Manila as well. The tectonic quake had a depth of 109 kilometers, felt in various parts of the metro, particularly in Muntinlupa and Quezon City. Intensity 3 was felt in Nasugbu and intensity 2 in Pasay City. There were no reports of heavy damage […]
PHIVOLCS belays fears of tsunami
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology assured the public that there is no possibility of a tsunami occurring in the Philippines after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit eastern New Zealand.
PHIVOLCS records volcanic quake in Mayon
Mayon Volcano once again exhibited activity when PHIVOLCS recorded a volcanic quake in the said volcano.
PHIVOLCS, nalito sa paghahanap ng Markers sa Danger Zones ng bulkang Mayon
Sumakit ng ulo ng mga opisyal ng PHIVOLCS sa paghahanap ng mga Markers ng Danger Zone sa paligid ng bulkang Mayon. Lalagyan ng mga bagong Marker ang Danger Zone dahil karamihan sa mga Marker ay burado na at wala sa tamang lokasyon. Eagle News Correspondent Jorge Hallare Report
Lava dome sa bulkang mayon, nabutas, 3 bayan, 1 lungsod, nasa peligro ng lava flow
Nasa peligro ngayon ng pagdaloy ng lava ang mga bayan ng Sto Domingo, Daraga, Camalig, at Legaspi City matapos tuluyang mabutas ang isang bahagi ng lava dome sa crater ng bulkang mayon. Sa pinakahuling obserbasyon ng PHIVOLCS, may namataan nang bagong lava flow mula sa nabutas na bahagi ng lava dome. Eagle News Correspondent Jorge Hallare Report
Mayon Volcano exhibits faint crater glow
Mayon Volcano exhibited a faint crater glow early this morning, with PHIVOLCS saying that the volcano remains under a state of unrest.
PHIVOLCS, nababahala sa katahimikan ng Mayon Volcano
Mas nakakatakot ngayon ang pananahimik ng Mayon Volcano, ayon sa PHIVOLCS, dahil nangangahulugan na anumang oras ay maaari itong pumutok. Inilagay ng PHIVOLCS ang Mayon Volcano sa Alert Level 4.
No crater glow in Mayon Volcano
No crater glow was recorded by PHIVOLCS in Mayon volcano with rain clouds obscuring the view of the said volcano.





