Phivolcs sees rise in sulfur emissions from Kanlaon Volcano, Philippines
MANILA: Kanlaon Volcano registered an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions on Friday (June 6), according to 24-hour monitoring by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
6.9 earthquake in Cebu: Aftershocks explained
CEBU CITY, Philippines: A week after the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocked northern Cebu, thousands of aftershocks continue to jolt affected communities, keeping many families too afraid to return home.
Most Philippine homes substandard, not ready for quakes: Expert
MANILA: Most houses in the country would not withstand a strong earthquake as these structures are often built with substandard materials and usually without the help of professionals, according to an expert at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Philippines' Taal Volcano: Phivolcs detects another phreatic eruption, four quakes
LUCENA CITY, (Philippines): Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded another minor phreatic eruption and four earthquakes on Friday (Nov 29), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
Philippines' Mt Kanlaon spews ash of more than 500m , 23 quakes recorded on Saturday (Jan 4), says Phivolcs
Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted ash, and 23 volcanic earthquakes were recorded on Saturday, January 4, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
Taal Volcano logs two eruptions, 10 quakes and four tremors in 24 hours
LUCENA CITY: Two more eruptions were observed at Taal Volcano in Batangas province within the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
Phivolcs: 64 earthquakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon, it might erupt
BACOLOD CITY, (Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a notice of increased volcanic-tectonic (VT) earthquakes at Mt. Kanlaon on Negros island on Thursday (Oct 31).
Phivolcs detects three phreatic eruptions in Taal Volcano
LUCENA CITY, (Philippines): Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded three phreatic, or steam-driven, eruptions on Thursday (Sept 26), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Two earthquakes jolt Philippines' Eastern, Northern Samar towns
MANILA: Two earthquakes struck off the waters of towns in Eastern and Northern Samar early Monday (Sept 29) morning, the state seismologist said.
Philippines' Taal Volcano spews 2,400-meter high plume, says Phivolcs
MANILA: Taal Volcano had a two-minute phreatic eruption in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Saturday (June 8) morning.
Over 26 killed in powerful Philippine earthquake, heritage churches in Cebu damaged
MANILA: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Cebu on Tuesday (Sept 30) night, killing at least 26 people, damaging heritage churches and other structures, and knocking out power in parts of the central Philippines, authorities said.
Cebu earthquake death toll now at 71
MANILA: The number of individuals who reportedly died from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu rose to 71, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday (Oct 5).
Minor earthquakes logged in Quezon, Batangas
LUCENA CITY: Two minor earthquakes swayed the island town of Panukulan, Quezon, and the municipality of Tingloy in Batangas province on Tuesday (Sept 30) afternoon.
Phivolcs records largest pyroclastic flow in Mayon since June 8
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday (June 16) said it recorded the largest pyroclastic density current (PDC) registered since June 8 on Thursday (June 15) night.
Mayon volcano on Alert Level 3 as rockfalls increase: Phivolcs
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Mayon Volcano was placed on Alert Level 3 on Thursday (June 8) noon after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed an increase in rockfall events since June 3.
Low chance of major Taal Volcano eruption: Phivolcs
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): An official from the state seismology bureau has assured that even with the volcanic smog or vog situation on Friday, the possibility of the Taal volcano erupting remains low.
Taal volcano still restive, Alert Level 3 stays: Phivolcs
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Two more phreatomagmatic events from Taal Volcano were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) early Sunday (March 27) morning.
Mayon volcano spews out more sulfur dioxide: Phivolcs
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Mayon Volcano belched out more sulfur dioxide during the latest 24-hour monitoring of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Mayon volcano unrest may last for a few months: Phivolcs
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): State volcanologists on Tuesday (June 13) believed the unrest in Mayon Volcano could last for a few months based on historical data.
Philippines' Taal volcano still volatile - 86 quakes recorded in last 24 hours, alert level still on Stage 3, says Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that it recorded 86 volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano in the last 24 hours.
