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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Phivolcs issues warning for coastal areas following quake in Russia
Coastal areas in eastern side of the country fronting the Pacific Ocean may experience tsunami of less than one meter, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned Thursday following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russian coast. State seismologists said the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 1:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m., July 30. They said it may not be the largest and the waves may continue for hours. Phivolcs advised the public to be alert for unusual waves and stay away from the beach and not go to the coast of the following provinces until the cancellation of the advisory: Batanes Group of Islands Cagayan Isabela Aurora Quezon Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Catanduanes Northern Samar Eastern Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Dinagat Islands Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao del Norte Davao Oriental Davap Occidental Davao del Sur Davao de Oro Residents whose houses are located very near the shoreline were also advised to move further inland while owner of boats in harbors, estuaries, or shallow coastal water should also move away from the waterfront. Phivolcs said boats already at sea should stay offshore in deep waters until further notice. (With reports from GMA News Online)
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Philippines issues tsunami warning after Russia quake
MANILA: The Philippines' seismology agency advised people to stay away from beaches in coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, as these regions are expected to experience tsunami waves of less than one metre in height. Phivolcs issued the advisory following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake that struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. -REUTERS
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Phivolcs issues tsunami warning in coastal areas following Russian quake
Coastal areas in the country fronting the Pacific Ocean are expected to experience tsunami of less than one meter, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned Thursday following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russian coast. State seismologists said the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 1:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m., July 30. They said it may not be the largest and the waves may continue for hours. Phivolcs advised the public to be alert for unusual waves and stay away from the beach and not go to the coast of the following provinces until the cancellation of the advisory: Batanes Group of Islands Cagayan Isabela Aurora Quezon Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Catanduanes Northern Samar Eastern Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Dinagat Islands Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Davao del Norte Davao Oriental Davap Occidental Davao del Sur Davao de Oro Residents whose houses are located very near the shoreline were also advised to move further inland while owner of boats in harbors, estuaries, or shallow coastal water should also move away from the waterfront. Phivolcs said boats already at sea should stay offshore in deep waters until further notice.—AOL, GMA Integrated News
Khaleej Times
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Philippines allocates Php192.7-million aid as thousands displaced by Kanlaon Volcano unrest
The Philippine government has provided more than Php192.7 million worth of humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the continued unrest of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Sunday. The aid comes as thousands of residents across 30 barangays have been forced to flee their homes due to the volcano's activity. As of the DSWD's 6.20am update on July 6, a total of 94,228 individuals have been affected. Of these, 5,940 people are currently staying in evacuation centres, while 10,621 others have taken temporary shelter elsewhere. Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, indicating magmatic unrest. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the emission of 1,590 tons of sulfur dioxide on July 5, with plumes rising up to 650 meters high. The agency on July 6 also recorded 10 volcanic earthquakes. Authorities have ordered evacuations within the 6km permanent danger zone (PDZ) around the volcano due to the threat of pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), ashfall, rockfalls, and possible lahar flows during heavy rains. At least 5,031 homes have been reported partially damaged. Phivolcs continues to monitor the volcano closely, and civil aviation authorities were advised to avoid flying near the summit. Meanwhile, residents are urged to remain alert, wear masks or use damp cloths to protect against ash inhalation, and prioritise the safety of vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with respiratory conditions.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Kanlaon Volcano's unrest affects over 94,000 individuals – Department of Social Welfare and Development
A vehicle has been stuck in lahar that affected a road in Sitio Tamburong in Barangay Biak-na-bato, La Castellana town in Negros Occidental. Heavy rains on Friday night, May 23, 2025, triggered a lahar flow after rainwater mixed with the volcanic ash from recent eruptions of Kanlaon Volcano. - Photo: MJ Guardiano MANILA: Over 94,000 individuals have been affected by the continued unrest of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In the 6.20am Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Centre (Dromic) report on Sunday (July 6), the DSWD said it recorded a total of 94,228 persons affected, residing across 30 barangays nationwide. Of the total, 5,940 individuals are staying in evacuation centers, while 10,621 have taken shelter elsewhere. The ongoing unrest of the volcano also caused partial damage to 5,031 houses. In response, the DSWD has distributed a total of P192,717,635 worth of humanitarian assistance. According to its 8am bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 10 volcanic earthquakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon. The volcano also emitted 1,590 tons of sulfur dioxide on Saturday, July 5, with plumes reaching up to 650 meters high. Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 3, indicating magmatic unrest. Phivolcs recommended the evacuation of all residents within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano's summit. The agency also warned that flying aircraft near the volcano is prohibited. Residents were cautioned about potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ash fall, rockfall, lahar during heavy rains, and pyroclastic flows. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
