Tag: PHIVOLCS

PHIVOLCS issues lahar advisory for Bulusan volcano

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a lahar advisory for Bulusan volcano. PHIVOLCS issued the advisory early Monday, June 27, after the seismic and infrasound stations of the Bulusan Volcano Network detected small-volume lahar at 7:04 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. According to PHIVOLCS, the event lasted for 54 minutes during a period of thunderstorms over Sorsogon province. “Ocular investigation by the Bulusan Volcano Observatory (BVO) confirmed thin channel-confined […]

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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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3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Ilocos Norte

(Eagle News) — A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Friday, June 24. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 9:42 a.m. The epicenter was 10 kilometers northwest of Paoay. The depth of focus was 36 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity III – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Vigan City, Ilocos Sur No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.  

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Tuesday

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Tuesday, June 21. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:26 a.m. The epicenter was 235 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island. The depth of focus was 104 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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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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3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar early Sunday

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar early Sunday, June 12. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 12:59 a.m. The epicenter was 8 kilometers northwest of Jipapad. The depth of focus was 27 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was reported in Borongan, Eastern Samar. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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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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4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Sulu early Saturday, June 11

(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Sulu early Saturday, June 11. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:07 a.m. The epicenter was 134 kilometers southeast of Banguingui. The depth of focus was 552 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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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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