Tag: Manila Trench
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Phivolcs to Set Up New Sea Level Monitoring Station in Ternate, Cavite
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is gearing up to install a new sea level monitoring station (SLMS) in Ternate, Cavite, marking it as the 30th such facility in the Philippines and the first in the area. This initiative is being supported by a private entity, the Caylabne Bay Resort and Marina, which…
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Six Philippine Regions Advised to Stay Vigilant Despite Reduced Seismic Activity at Manila Trench
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units in six regions—Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the National Capital Region—to remain alert and prepare for potential earthquakes and tsunamis, even as seismic activity at the Manila Trench has declined. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Vigilance Urged
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol highlighted that the number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one quake recorded in the last 24 hours, a stark contrast to the peak of 70 quakes on…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Phivolcs Urges Continued Vigilance
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Despite the decline, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized the importance of staying vigilant against earthquake risks across the Philippines. The number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one recorded in the last…
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Ilocos Region Bolsters Tsunami Preparedness Following Earthquake Swarm
In response to a series of earthquakes off the coast of Ilocos Sur, local government units across the Ilocos Region are ramping up their disaster preparedness efforts. From December 17 to 22, 2024, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) documented a cluster of seismic activities, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.3, centered…
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Philippine Authorities Urge Enhanced Tsunami Evacuation Plans Following Ilocos Sur Earthquakes
In response to recent seismic activity off the coast of Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a directive to local government units (LGUs) in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon to bolster their earthquake and tsunami evacuation strategies. OCD Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno has convened an urgent meeting, tasking regional…
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