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(Eagle News)–Two volcanic earthquakes and 308 rockfall events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were one dome-collapse pyroclastic density current event and a very slow lava effusion with lengths of up to 1.8 kilometers and 2.5 kilometers along the Mi-si and Bonga gullies. A lava collapse on both gullies within 3.3 kilometers from the crater was also detected. According to PHIVOLCS, sulfur […]
(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Quezon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as a result. Flashfloods or landslides due to scattered light to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to […]
(Eagle News) — Over 300–or 339–rockfall events and 13 dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events were monitored in Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its recent Mayon update that these were apart from the very slow effusion of lava flow 2.5 kilometers and 1.8 kilometers long, respectively, monitored in the Mi-Isi and Bonga Gullies. Lava collapse on both gullies within 3.3 kilometers from the crater were also […]
(Eagle News) — Two volcanic earthquakes and 299 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. In its recent Mayon update, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 507 tons per day. A plume up to 800 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS recommended a ban on the entry into the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone. It […]
(Eagle News) — The lava flow monitored at Mayon has advanced to “maximum lengths” of 2.5 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. One volcanic earthquake, 301 rockfall events, and two pyroclastic density events were also monitored. According to PHIVOLCS, sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 389 tons per day. A plume 800 meters tall was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone should be […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has detected its first case of the Omicron subvariant FE. 1. The Department of Health said in its biosurveillance report that covers May 29 to June 12 that also detected out of 2,340 sequenced samples were the following: 374 XBB.1.5 cases 199 XBB.1.16 cases 747 XBB.1.9.1 cases 104 XBB.1.9.2 cases 198 XBB.2.3 cases 206 BA.2.3.20 cases 34 XBC cases four BA.5 cases six BA.2.75 26 other Omicron sublineages The FE.1, a sublineage […]
(Eagle News)–A slow lava flow 1.5 kilometers long has been monitored at Mayon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday, June 18. PHIVOLCS said also monitored were three volcanic earthquakes, 274 rockfall events and 11 pyroclastic density current events. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1004 tons per day. PHIVOLCS said a 100-meter-tall plume was also monitored heading westward. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat after a strong earthquake struck Tonga early Saturday, June 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said this was based on available data. There is no required action at this time, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS issued the statement after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Tonga at 3:11 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 270 km south of Tonga.
(Eagle News)–Mayon Volcano continued to show intensified unrest, with a very slow effusion of lava flow and lava collapse found within 3.3 kilometers from the crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday, June 17. PHIVOLCS said the lava flow had a maximum length of 1.5 kilometers and the lava collapse was found on Mi-isi and Bonga gullies. Two volcanic earthquakes, 280 rockfall events, and nine pyroclastic density current events were also […]
MANILA, June 15, 2023 (AFP) – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of aftershocks and possible damage. The earthquake struck at a depth of 124 kilometres (77 miles) at around 10:00 am (0200 GMT) in waters about three hours’ drive from the capital Manila. Calatagan municipality police chief Emil Mendoza said he and his staff rushed outside following the tremor, which was also […]
(Eagle News) — The southwest monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Ilocos Region, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands will experience monsoon rains. Flash floods or landslides due to heavy to at times intense rains are possible. Cordillera Administrative Region, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Bulacan, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have […]
(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Chedeng” continues to weaken as it accelerates away from the Philippine landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Chedeng” was so far estimated 990 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving north northeastward at 20 kph. PAGASA said that while the country is unlikely to […]
