Tag: Phivolcs
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Kanlaon Volcano Spews Ash, Heightens Alert
On Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano, with a dark plume reaching up to 1.2 kilometers in height. The emission started at 11:45 a.m. and was accompanied by a low-frequency volcanic earthquake. Phivolcs issued a warning about expected ashfall in communities northwest to…
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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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DSWD-6 Amasses P18.5 Million in Food Packs for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has stockpiled 25,599 family food packs valued at PHP18.5 million in Bacolod City to aid those impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. Regional Director Arwin Razo, alongside Disaster Response Management Division Chief Erlyn Garcia, supervised…
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Alert Level Raised for Kanlaon Volcano Amid Lahar Threat
MANILA – The alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was escalated to 3, indicating significant magmatic unrest, prompting a warning from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) about potential lahar flows. This alert was issued on Monday, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. Phivolcs Deputy Director Mylene Villegas highlighted the risk of lahar during…
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Mt. Kanlaon Volcano Erupts Again, Raising Alert Level to 3
On Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island experienced another explosive eruption, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to elevate the alert level to 3, indicating magmatic unrest. The eruption, which occurred at 3:03 p.m., generated a massive plume that ascended 3,000 meters above the vent and drifted west-southwest.…
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