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(Eagle News)–Nineteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon 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. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was also weak. A sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June, and inflation […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 1:25 p.m. It had its epicenter 9 kilometers southwest of Mabini, and a depth of two kilometers. It was tectonic in origin. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV- Mabini, San Luis, Lemery, Rosario, Agoncillo, Calatagan, Balayan, Bauan, Sta. Teresita, Batangas; Tagaytay City, Alfonso & Amadeo, Cavite Intensity […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:23 p.m., had its epicenter 16 kilometers northwest of Mabini. It had a depth of two kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity II- Batangas City, Mabini, Talisay, San Luis, Batangas; Tagaytay City, Indang, Cavite Intensity IV- Calatagan, Batangas Intensity III- Tagaytay City Intensity II- Bacoor City, Cavite; Muntinlupa […]
(Eagle News)–Nine 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 that rose 200 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was measured at an average of 656 tons on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and […]
(Eagle News)–The tail-end of a frontal system is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over the provinces of Batanes and Babuyan Islands as a result. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, on the other hand, are expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, Mountain […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao and Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato, and South Cotabato within the next one to two hours. PAGASA said this was due to thunderstorms. These conditions, the weather bureau said, are being experienced in Dinagat Islands, Siargao Island, Davao Oriental, […]
(Eagle News)–Four 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, was sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the emission was measured at an average of 656 tons per day on October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on June […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 7:37 a.m. It had its epicenter 29 kilometers southwest of Itbayat, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(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 Davao Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat (Lebak, Kalamansig), South Cotabato (Koronadal, Tampakan, Banga), Davao del Norte (Kapalong), Davao de Oro (Pantukan), Agusan del Sur (Veruela), Sulu, Misamis Occidental (Baliangao, Plaridel), and Sarangani (Malungon, Alabel) within the next one to two […]
(Eagle News)–Three rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was the emission of sulfur dioxide. PHIVOLCS said the last measured emission was at 143 tons on October 10. It said this was “below baseline average.” An inflation of the lower to middle slopes since July 2019, and an inflation from late 2019 to mid-2020 […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs suspended the operations of three more consular offices on Monday, Oct. 26, due to the inclement weather brought by Typhoon “Quinta.” The DFA said closed were its offices in San Pablo, Laguna; Lipa, Batangas; and Legazpi, Albay. The three consular offices, the DFA said, will resume their regular operations on Tuesday, October 27. Affected applicants with confirmed appointments who are unable to avail of consular services due to the […]
(Eagle News) — Typhoon Quinta battered Oriental Mindoro on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 with maximum sustained winds of 125 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 150 km/h, and moderate to intense rains. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA, said that typhoon Quinta maintained its strength and is now over Mindoro Strait. PAGASA said that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 is over the northwestern portion of […]
