Philippines 7 July 2025 | 03:37 AM

Taal Volcano may erupt anytime, warns institute

LUCENA CITY, Quezon: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday (July 6) warned that the increase in real-time seismic energy measurement (RSAM) and the low level of emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Taal Volcano in Batangas province since last month may trigger an eruption.

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Philippines 7 June 2025 | 06:14 AM

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).

Philippines 5 Jan 2025 | 10:10 AM

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.

Philippines 30 Nov 2024 | 08:48 AM

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 31 Oct 2024 | 12:10 PM

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).

Philippines 27 Sept 2024 | 09:19 AM

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).

Philippines 8 June 2024 | 03:27 AM

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.

Philippines 12 July 2025 | 04:06 AM

Taal Volcano in the Philippines logs six earthquakes, two tremors in past 24 hours

LUCENA CITY: At least six earthquakes were recorded in Taal Volcano in Batangas province over the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Saturday, July 12.

Philippines 8 June 2023 | 04:57 AM

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.

Aseanplus News 16 June 2023 | 03:48 AM

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.

Philippines 22 Sept 2023 | 01:53 PM

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.

Philippines 6 July 2025 | 01:06 PM

Two earthquakes detected at the Philippines' Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours

After a lull, Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded renewed seismic activity over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Sunday (July 6).

Philippines 27 Mar 2022 | 05:28 AM

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.

Philippines 4 July 2023 | 03:18 AM

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).

Philippines 13 June 2023 | 07:43 AM

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 18 July 2022 | 08:45 AM

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.

Philippines 6 July 2025 | 11:00 PM

Two quakes detected at Taal volcano

After a lull, Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded renewed seismic activity over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Aseanplus News 13 Jan 2020 | 05:48 AM

Phivolcs: Volcanic tsunami possible if Taal alert level raised to 5

MANILA, Philippines, Inquirer/ANN — A volcanic tsunami is possible if the Taal Volcano alert is raised to 5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned Monday.

Philippines 26 June 2025 | 05:25 AM

Kanlaon Volcano emits higher sulfur dioxide levels in 24 hours

MANILA: Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted 2,626 tonnes of sulfur dioxide over the past 24 hours, a significant increase from the 870 tones recorded the previous day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday (JUne 26).

Philippines 6 July 2025 | 08:47 AM

Kanlaon Volcano’s unrest affects over 94,000 individuals – Department of Social Welfare and Development

MANILA: Over 94,000 individuals have been affected by the continued unrest of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Philippines 7 July 2025 | 03:37 AM

Taal Volcano may erupt anytime, warns institute

LUCENA CITY, Quezon: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday (July 6) warned that the increase in real-time seismic energy measurement (RSAM) and the low level of emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Taal Volcano in Batangas province since last month may trigger an eruption.

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