PHIVOLCS Confirms Lahar Flows in La Castellana Negros Occidental

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

Phivolcs Reports Surge in Kanlaon Volcano Seismic Activity

Mt. Kanlaon

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a significant increase in seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, following its “explosive eruption” on the evening of Monday, June 3. In a volcano bulletin released at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, Phivolcs reported 43 volcanic earthquakes within the last 24 hours. … Read more