Central Visayas spared from Kanlaon eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas, where Cebu is located, is safe from any effects of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense in the region (OCD-7) said. After consulting with the state…

Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 26 areas in Negros island were affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last Monday, December 9. In its latest report, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs),…

Mt. Kanlaon erupts

Morexette Marie Erram 12/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mt. Kanlaon, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the eruption began at 3:03 p.m. and resulted in…

P68M in crops, fisheries ruined by Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Carla Gomez 06/15/2024

BACOLOD CITY — Farmers in two cities and one town in Negros Occidental province lost more than P68 million worth of crops and fisheries due to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon early this month, reports from the…

Taal Volcano shows increased sulfuric gas emission says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 02/20/2024

 MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists on Monday logged an increase in the volcanic sulfur dioxide or (SO2) gas emission from Taal Volcano. A total of 14,211 tons/day of SO2 gas emission was recorded from the crater, according to the Philippine Institute…

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties

Associated Press 01/14/2024

AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an…

Thousands evacuated following Indonesia volcano eruption

Agence France Presse 01/03/2024

MAUMERE, Indonesia — More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters amid heightened volcanic activities in a volcano in eastern Indonesia, a local official said Tuesday. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Nusa Tenggara province has…

Mayon Volcano update: No volcanic quakes logged for 24 hours, says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 06/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Monday, June 19, 2023, said no volcanic earthquakes occurred in Mayon Volcano from 5:00 a.m. on June 18 to 5:00 a.m. on June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

Mayon unleashes biggest pyroclastic flow since June 8 – Phivolcs

Zacarian Sarao 06/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano recorded its largest pyroclastic density current (PDC) since June 8 on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday. According to Phivolcs in its latest advisory, the…

Mayon Volcano — live updates, alert level

06/14/2023

These are the latest updates on the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay. Refresh this page for updates. Over 7,000 persons evacuated in Albay amid Mayon unrest — DSWD June 10,2023 – 08:41 PM Amid Mayon Volcano’s…

Mayon unrest may last for a few months, says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 06/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Tuesday said the unrest in Mayon Volcano could last for a few months based on their observations in previous years. Dr. Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…

Taal Volcano update: 29 volcanic quakes recorded in last 24 hours

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-nine volcanic earthquakes were recorded over the last 24 hours as Taal Volcano remained under Alert Level 3 following its recent eruption, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday morning, July…

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