Lahar

Heavy Rains Could Trigger Lahar Flows Again in Negros Island

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Mt. Kanlaon Lahar

State volcanologists have issued a warning about the potential resurgence of “volcanic sediment flows” or lahar due to anticipated rainfall in Negros Island, just days after the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) shared this information on Thursday, as PAGASA forecasts thunderstorms on the island today. “These rains could … Read more

PHIVOLCS Confirms Lahar Flows in La Castellana Negros Occidental

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Mt. Kanlaon Lahar

At 11:00 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued a crucial advisory confirming the presence of lahar flows in La Castellana. This confirmation came from the PHIVOLCS’ Quick Response Team (QRT), which was conducting fieldwork in the area. The situation evolved over the day. Earlier, PHIVOLCS La Carlota Substation reported that the … Read more