Phivolcs Records 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Davao Oriental EARTHQUAKE – A 3.4 magnitude quake hit Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental, Phivolcs states. In the Philippines, the agency that records the earthquakes jolting the different areas in the country is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It is more commonly called as Phivolcs. Every day, … Read more
Taal Volcano Emitting Ash Plumes Elicits Comments Online TAAL VOLCANO UPDATE – The alarming video of Taal Volcano emitting ash plumes and steam goes viral and elicits comments online. On Monday morning (August 18, 2020), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) released the latest updates regarding Mt. Taal. The volcano has been placed … Read more
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Surigao del Sur EARTHQUAKE – A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in Surigao del Sur today, August 5. Most natural events can hardly be predicted. Among these occurrences caused by nature are earthquakes which can happen both in the land or … Read more
PHIVOLCS: Earthquake w/ 2.9 Magnitude Hits Surigao del Sur EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a 2.9 magnitude quake in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur today, August 1. In the Philippines, the agency tasked with recording and monitoring natural occurrences like earthquakes is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It … Read more
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Davao Occidental DAVAO OCCIDENTAL – PHIVOLCS recorded a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Sarangani today, March 31, 2020. In the Philippines, the agency that records quakes and other natural events happening in the different areas of the country is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It is more commonly called as PHIVOLCS. … Read more
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Davao Occidental DAVAO OCCIDENTAL – PHIVOLCS recorded a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Sarangani today, March 20, 2020. In the Philippines, the agency that records quakes and other natural events happening in the different areas of the country is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It is more commonly called as … Read more
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Eastern Samar EASTERN SAMAR – PHIVOLCS recorded a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in a part of Samar today, March 9, 2020. In the Philippines, the agency that records quakes and other natural events happening in the different areas of the country is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It is more … Read more
Taal Volcano Generates 101 Volcanic Earthquakes, Phivocls Says TAAL VOLCANO UPDATE – The state seismology agency PHIVOLCS reported that Taal Volcano generates 101 volcanic earthquakes. On Wednesday (February 12, 2020), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology releases the latest updates about Taal Volcano. The agency reported that the volcanic earthquakes in Taal slightly increased. … Read more
A “crater glow” was observed at Mayon Volcano could be a sign of an eruptive activity, said PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum. The crater of Mayon Volcano could have glowed in the last two days because magma or a charge of molten rocks rose towards Mayon’s crater. Solidum said that the magma was usually solidified, yet, … Read more
As of 8:00 a.m. of January 29, 2020, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) posted a Taal Volcano Bulletin. According to DOST-PHIVOLCS, the activity in the Taal Volcano’s main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by “moderate to voluminous emission” of white to dirty white steam-laden plumes 600 – 800 … Read more