Kanlaon Volcano hit by new earthquake swarm

Kanlaon Volcano hit by new earthquake swarm

BACOLOD CITY—Kanlaon Volcano experienced another swarm of volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes on its northwestern flank that may lead to a moderate eruption, a state volcanologist said on Monday. “But while there is always a chance of a moderate eruption, it doesn’t mean it will follow immediately after the VT swarms,” said Ma. Antonia Bornas, chief of […]...Keep on reading: Kanlaon Volcano hit by new earthquake swarm

Bacolod: Kanlaon eruption possible, but not immediate – PHIVOLCS - Radio Philippines Network

Bacolod City – The surge in tremors at the Kanlaon Volcano continues, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded 72 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes, as of 8 a.m. of September 15. The strongest VT earthquake was felt at Intensity 1 in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, according to the PHIVOLCS advisory. Ma. Antonia Bornas, PHIVOLCS Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division chief, sa…

Kanlaon eruption possible, but not immediate – PHIVOLCS

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The surge in tremors at the Kanlaon Volcano continues, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded 72

Phivolcs: ‘Kanlaon shows increased seismic activity’

BACOLOD City – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported heightened seismic activity at Mount Kanlaon, recording a total of 72 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, September 15. The tremors, ranging from magnitude 0.8 to 3.6, were traced at depths of 0 to 12 kilometers beneath […]

Kanlaon hit by new earthquake swarm, could lead to moderate-sized eruption

Kanlaon Volcano experienced another “volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes swarm” from Sunday to Monday, Sept. 14 to 15, on its northwestern flank. This activity could lead to a moderate-sized eruption, Ma. Antonia V. Bornas, chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division, said on Monday. “But while there is […]