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(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Saturday, Nov. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:36 a.m., had its epicenter 42 kilometers southeast of Bayabas. It had a depth of 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–Two volcanic earthquakes and four rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were a faint crater glow at night, and steam and sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was below baseline average, at 436 tons on October 29. “Overall, the Mayon edifice is […]
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 656 tons on 13 October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and an […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang is expected to arrive with relief goods in Rolly-hit Bicol today. The Department of Transportation said the vessel is loaded with the following: From the PCG: * 830 boxes of food pack * 70 sacks of rice (50kgs) * 1-unit portable generator From the PCG Auxiliary: * 37 boxes of condensed milk * 3 boxes corned beef * 2 balikbayan boxes of supplies The ship is likewise […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte early Thursday, Nov. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 2:27 a.m. Its epicenter was 10 kilometers southeast of Burgos. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake had a depth of 28 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs has turned over seized and forfeited storage devices and video tapes, among other items, to the Optical Media Board for disposal. The bureau said the 30 boxes of video tapes, 2,400 One Time Password devices, sim cards and blank bank cards were given to the OMB on October 29. Most of them came from Hong Kong and China, and were concealed in vacuum cleaners and speakers. Customs personnel at Clark […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Bukidnon and Siargao Island. PAGASA said this was due to localized thunderstorms. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Surigao del Sur (San Miguel, Cagwait), Agusan del Sur (Esperanza), Davao de Oro (Maragusan, Pantukan), Davao Oriental (Caraga, Manay, Tarragona, MatiCity), […]
(Eagle News)–Two volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the earthquakes, two rockfall events, and steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that crept downslope was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was below baseline average, at 436 tons, on October 29. PHIVOLCS said overall, the “Mayon edifice […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes early Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:59 a.m. It had its epicenter 14 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, and a depth of 105 kilometers. It was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The northeasterly surface windflow is affecting Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the disturbance was apart from Tropical Storm “Siony,” which has prompted the lifting of Signal No. 1 over Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands. PAGASA said Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region will have cloudy skies with light rains as a result, while the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. […]
(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. The emission of steam-laden plumes at the vents of the main crater and that rose 20 meters was weak to moderate. PHIVOLCS said a slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal Caldera, and in the northwest […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Zamboanga del Norte today, Nov. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:29 p.m., had its epicenter 86 kilometers northwest of Labason. It had a depth of 32 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
