Tag: volcano
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Mt. Kanlaon Exhibits Over 100 Minor Eruptions Since October, Signals Potential Major Eruption
Since October of last year, Mt. Kanlaon has been actively emitting ash, with a total of 117 minor eruptions recorded, as reported by Mariton Bornas, head of the Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). These events, which began on October 19, are classified as minor eruptions…
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OCD Urges Kanlaon Evacuees to Remain in Shelters Over Holidays
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong recommendation for residents evacuated from areas near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island to stay in evacuation centers during the Christmas holidays. This advice comes in response to the ongoing activity of the volcano. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD emphasized the importance of staying safe,…
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Canlaon City Successfully Evacuates Over 6,000 Residents from Mt. Kanlaon’s Danger Zone
In a significant move to ensure public safety, the local government of Canlaon City has successfully evacuated more than 6,000 residents from the vicinity of the active Mt. Kanlaon. The evacuation, completed by Tuesday evening, involved relocating 2,029 families, totaling 6,541 individuals, from five barangays within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the volcano.…
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La Castellana Mayor Urges Coordination for Donations Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan has made a public appeal for better coordination of donations. The mayor visited some of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption and emphasized the importance of working closely with the local government unit (LGU) to manage the…
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Evacuation Intensifies in Villages Near Mt. Kanlaon as Volcano Remains Unstable
In response to the ongoing threat posed by the restless Mt. Kanlaon, the number of evacuees from high-risk areas in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, continues to grow. On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, a mandatory evacuation was enforced for residents living within the 6-km Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) surrounding the volcano, leading to an influx of…
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Health Alert Issued After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Multiple Provinces
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday afternoon has led to widespread ashfall, prompting the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental to issue a health advisory. The eruption, captured from Barangay Mansalanao in La Castellana, has affected at least 10 local government units in Negros Occidental, as well as parts of Iloilo, Guimaras, and…
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Urgent Evacuation Ordered for Residents Near Mt. Kanlaon
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has issued a critical evacuation order for residents living near Mt. Kanlaon, specifically targeting those in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. These areas fall within a six-kilometer radius deemed hazardous due to the volcano’s activity. During a recent interview, Teodoro revealed that approximately 54,000 individuals are…
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