Tag: volcanic earthquakes

PHIVOLCS: 21 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Twenty-one volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, sulfur dioxide flux was also monitored at 151 tons/day. A partial volcanic swelling was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone should remain. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Over the weekend, PHIVOLCS issued an advisory on an […]

PHIVOLCS: 259 volcanic quakes monitored at Taal in 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Over 200 volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 259 volcanic earthquakes monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, included 236 episodes of volcanic tremor with durations of one  to 22 minutes, and four hybrid earthquakes. The total number of volcanic earthquakes monitored in a span of 24 hours is higher than the 102 volcanic earthquakes and 87 […]

PHIVOLCS: 14 volcanic quakes, weak steaming monitored at Taal; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Thursday, Aug. 27. PHIVOLCS said weak steaming was also observed from vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS reiterated  its reminder that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can occur and threaten areas within the Taal […]

Taal update: Two volcanic quakes monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News) — Two volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, May 15. According to PHIVOLCS, the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public, however, that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can […]

23 quakes recorded at Taal; volcano still on alert level 2

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has monitored 23 earthquakes  at Taal, which remains on alert level 2. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes “are associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has also been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high..,” PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic […]

PHIVOLCS: Five volcanic quakes monitored at Mayon in latest 24-hour observation period

(Eagle News) — Mayon Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded five volcanic earthquakes during the latest 24-hour observation period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, Feb. 19. In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide emission at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, was also measured at an average of 288 tons per day on February 17. “Recent electronic tilt data showed inflation of the middle to upper portions of the […]

PHIVOLCS nakapagtala ng 16 volcanic earthquakes sa Mt. Kanlaon

(Eagle News) — Labinganim na volcanic earthquakes ang naitala ng Philippine Institute Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) sa Mt. Kanlaon sa Negros Oriental sa nakalipas na 24-oras. Ayon sa PHIVOLCS, nitong Linggo, Disyembre 9 ay nasa isang daan at isang (101) tonelada kada-araw ang average na sukat ng sulfur dioxide ang ibinuga ng bulkan. Sa kasalukuyan ay nananatiling nakataas sa alert level 2 ang bulkan na ang ibig sabihin ay nasa ilalim ito ng moderate level […]