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(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes and 309 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven pyroclastic density events. PHIVOLCS said a slow effusion of lava was also monitored from the summit crater. Over 100, or 149, tons of sulfur dioxide flux were monitored in a day. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The […]
MANILA, June 8, 2023 (AFP) – Philippine scientists said that a “hazardous eruption” of a volcano in the archipelago could be days or weeks away, and urged the evacuation of nearby residents from their homes. Hundreds of families living around Mount Mayon in central Albay province are expected to be moved to safer areas after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alarm. Mayon, a near-perfect cone located about 330 kilometres (205 miles) […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, June 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:17 a.m. The epicenter was 210 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 44 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 106 kilometers southwest of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–Bulusan volcano has recorded 17 volcanic earthquakes since May 7, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Tuesday, May 9. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes occurred at depths of 0 to 5.2 kilometers beneath the eastern section of the volcano. It said these consisted of 11 volcano-tectonic earthquakes “associated with rock-fracturing and six tornillo events associated with the movement of gas.” According to PHIVOLCS, these indicate a volcanic gas activity is taking place […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, May 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:13 a.m. The epicenter was 331 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 34 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday, May 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 196 kilometers east of Balut Island at 9:23 a.m. The depth of focus was 107 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–Filipinos will greatly benefit from the passage of a Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology modernization bill. In making the statement, PHIVOLCS Director Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the bill, which is pending at the House committee level, will “greatly help us formulate policy recommendations and guidance to our LGUs and communities.” He noted that 21 out of 24 active volcanoes have incomplete hazard maps, putting at risk 28 provinces. […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Tuesday, April 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:20 a.m. The epicenter was 113 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 97 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity I – Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; Malungon, Sarangani; City of General Santos, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, April 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 9:06 a.m. The epicenter was 14 kilometers southeast of General Luna. The depth of focus was 15 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – City of Surigao, Surigao del Norte Intensity I – Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte; City of Borongan, Eastern Samar No damage to property […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan early Sunday, April 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:43 a m. The epicenter was 6 kilometers northwest of Santa Praxedes. The depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro early Saturday, April 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:18 a m. The epicenter was 24 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The depth of focus was 189 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity Intensity I – Sarangani and Santa Maria, Davao Occidental Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental Intensity I – General […]
