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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Rocks Mindanao, Prompts Tsunami Warning and Class Suspensions
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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Rocks Mindanao, Prompts Tsunami Warning and Class Suspensions

A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck off Sarangani, Mindanao, causing widespread panic, building evacuations, and class suspensions across several provinces. A tsunami warning was issued for nine Mindanao provinces following the offshore quake.

Taal Volcano Records Surge in Toxic Gas Emissions
Environmentinquirer23d ago

Taal Volcano Records Surge in Toxic Gas Emissions

Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines, has shown a significant increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, releasing 1,633 metric tons of toxic gas after a period of lower activity. State volcanologists are monitoring the situation.

Indonesian Volcano Eruption Kills Hikers, Search Underway
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Indonesian Volcano Eruption Kills Hikers, Search Underway

An Indonesian volcano erupted, killing at least three hikers and leaving several others missing. Authorities have launched a search operation for the missing individuals, who reportedly ignored warnings.

Mayon Volcano Erupts, Blanketing Towns in Ashfall
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Mayon Volcano Erupts, Blanketing Towns in Ashfall

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, emitting pyroclastic density currents and causing heavy ashfall that blanketed nearby towns in Albay province. Streets and cars were covered in thick ash following the eruption.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Surigao del Sur
Worldinquirer2mo ago

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Surigao del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake occurred at exactly 8:06 a.m. The quake was located 40 kilometers north, 86° east of Marihatag town. It was tectonic in origin, with a depth of focus

3.2 magnitude quake strikes off Occidental Mindoro town
Scienceinquirer3mo ago

3.2 magnitude quake strikes off Occidental Mindoro town

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck off Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro early Monday morning, according to state seismologists. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the quake occurred at 5:59 a.m., with its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at a depth of 111

Guimaras jolted by two quakes following Iloilo tremor 
Scienceinquirer3mo ago

Guimaras jolted by two quakes following Iloilo tremor 

ILOILO  CITY— Two earthquakes struck parts of Guimaras on Monday evening, minutes after a stronger tremor was recorded off Guimbal, Iloilo, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In separate bulletins, Phivolcs reported that a magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at 6:34 p.m., located 13 kilometers south 70 degrees west of Nueva Valencia,

Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano emits flowing lava, volcanic ash
Scienceinquirer3mo ago

Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano emits flowing lava, volcanic ash

MANILA, Philippines — Lava effusion with lava flow on three gullies and minor ash emissions that generated plume were observed from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay, the state volcanology bureau said on Thursday. In its latest 24-hour observation summary, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that lava descended 3.8 kilometers

Taal Volcano's Toxic Gas Emission Eases
Environmentinquirer8d ago

Taal Volcano's Toxic Gas Emission Eases

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Taal Volcano's emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) has slightly eased after high levels were recorded in the past two days.

Cables Stolen from Mayon Volcano Monitoring Station
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Cables Stolen from Mayon Volcano Monitoring Station

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that cables used for real-time monitoring data communications at Mayon Volcano were cut and stolen in Albay. This incident affects the volcano's monitoring capabilities.

Mayon Volcano spews lava anew amid 65th day of minor eruptions
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Mayon Volcano spews lava anew amid 65th day of minor eruptions

MANILA, Philippines — Small bursts of lava and flowing molten rock were seen from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay as it entered its 65th consecutive day of eruptions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The two eruptions recorded Tuesday night and early Wednesday were small and short-lived, a type of

No damage reported after magnitude 5 quake jolts Calatagan, Batangas
Worldinquirer3mo ago

No damage reported after magnitude 5 quake jolts Calatagan, Batangas

LUCENA CITY — A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the coastal town of Calatagan in Batangas province early Sunday, March 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 12:04 a.m., with its epicenter located nine kilometers northeast of the municipality. The tremor, which was tectonic in origin,

Mayon spews volcanic ash on Tuesday
Science3mo ago

Mayon spews volcanic ash on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano has been seen emitting volcanic ash on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In a Facebook post showing the timelapse of the ash emission, Phivolcs said the event happened around 1:05 p.m on Tuesday. It generated a grayish to brownish plume, rising 1,000 meters above

Kanlaon Volcano Continues to Show Crater Glow and Activity
Scienceinquirer25d ago

Kanlaon Volcano Continues to Show Crater Glow and Activity

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has again observed a reddish crater glow at Kanlaon Volcano, indicating continued activity at the summit. The alert level for the volcano remains at Level 2 despite ongoing signs of unrest.

Mayon Volcano Continues Lava Fountains
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Mayon Volcano Continues Lava Fountains

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines continued to produce lava fountains, reaching 250 meters above its crater, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home
Environmentinquirer3mo ago

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home

BACOLOD CITY–The 195 residents of Bago City and La Carlota City who evacuated following a two-minute moderate eruption at Kanlaon Volcano have decamped and returned to their homes. Kanlaon has remained relatively calm following Thursday’s eruption, Mari Andylene Quintia, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) volcanologist, said on Sunday,  Feb. 22. The volcano