Tag: volcanic quakes

PHIVOLCS: 22 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlain in last 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Twenty-two volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also monitored were 151 tons/day of sulfur dioxide flux. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. PHIVOLCS also advised against flying close to the volcano, with sudden steam-driven and phreatic eruptions possible. The […]

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PHIVOLCS monitors 269 volcanic quakes at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 2 stays

(Eagle News) — Over 200 volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 269 volcanic quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, included 219 episodes of volcanic tremor with durations of one  to 37 minutes, 49 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, and one volcano-tectonic earthquake. There was a weak emission of steam-laden plumes at the main crater. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission averaged 1670 tons yesterday, April 1. […]

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7 rockfall events monitored at Mayon in 24 hours; alert level 1 still in place

Volcanic quake, sulfur dioxide emission also monitored (Eagle News)–Seven rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were a volcanic earthquake and sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the sulfur dioxide emission was at a below baseline average of 436 tons per day on Oct. 29. “Overall, the Mayon edifice is still inflated with respect to […]

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Mayon Volcano shows new activity

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded new activity in the Mayon Volcano including two volcanic quakes and crater glow. Alert level 3 remains raised in the vicinity of the volcano.

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More than 23,500 Albay residents evacuated as Mayon shows signs of imminent eruption

Sept. 17 (Albay) — More than 4,624 families or 23,557 individuals have been evacuated in Albay as Mayon continued to exhibit signs of high unrest and possible eruption. In a report by Eagle News correspondent, Jorge Hallare, he said the Albay provincial government had already evacuated 87 percent of the people living inside the six to eight-kilometer danger zone around the restive iconic volcano.  A total of 2,898 families or 27,017 residents are living in this […]

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