Phivolcs Urges Public To Prepare for “Big One” Earthquake Phivolcs director Usec. Renato U. Solidum Jr. is reminding the public to immediately prepare for the impending “Big One” earthquake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) were urging the public to prepare for the worst case scenario after experiencing series of earthquakes in the … Read more
The newer and taller buildings are more secured from the anticipated movement of the West Valley Fault. WEST VALLEY FAULT – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director Renato Solidum Jr. expressed that low-rise and mid-rise structures in Metro Manila may be more affected in case the West Valley Fault would move. Recently, the rampant occurrence of … Read more
Some Areas In Luzon Felt A Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits several areas in Luzon around 3:09 pm on Saturday (April 08, 2017) and expecting more aftershocks. On Saturday, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Luzon, which frightened netizens for the possible aftershocks. Social media users reported that the powerful tremors were felt … Read more
4 Barangays In Makati City Set For Meetings As Preparation For The ‘Big One’ Earthquake 4 barangays located under the West Valley Fault was set for meetings in preparation for the incoming magnitude 7.2 ‘Big One’ earthquake. The resident and officials of the 4 barangays along the West Valley Fault were urged by the government of … Read more
Dutch Researcher: Big One Earthquake Could Possibly Strike Philippines From Feb. 24 – Mar. 8, 2017, Due To Planetary Alignment Big one earthquake could possibly strike the Philippines from February 24, 2017, to March 08, 2017, according to a Dutch researcher. After the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that ‘Big One’ earthquake … Read more
Will ‘Big One’ Earthquake Could Strike Again The Place Affected By Recent Quakes Several regions in the Philippines was recently hit by earthquakes, is there a possibility that ‘big one’ earthquake could strike them again? Davao City was struck by a magnitude 4.6 earthquake on Thursday (February 24, 2017). The quake toppled a concrete waiting … Read more
‘Big One’ Earthquake Might Strike Anytime, Phivolcs Says The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that ‘big one’ earthquake might now strike anytime due to irregular movements of west valley fault. Previously, Phivolcs announced that there is an upcoming ‘big one’ earthquake that could hit Metro Manila and its nearby provinces under the … Read more