The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released an updated list of schools on or near the West Valley Fault line, the list was updated in anticipation of a strong earthquake that may possibly hit Metro Manila areas and surrounding cities and provinces. According to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro, although some of … Read more
PHIVOLCS confirmed that Mt. Bulusan erupted on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015, the eruption occurred not only once but twice. Although there is no reported damage as of posting time, netizens took to Twitter and other social media sites and posts some photos of the Mt. Bulusan explosion. According to the latest report of GMA … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) already released the detailed and updated maps of the areas that could be affected by an earthquake once the West Valley Fault moves. Numerous drills and preparations were already taking place in various areas affected by the earthquake dubbed as the “Big One.” Despite all the preparations … Read more
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded three mild quakes on Sunday hitting various parts of the country. According to Phivolcs, the first quake measuring 3.3 occurred at 2:04 a.m was recorded off Calatagan town in Batangas. The second 3.8 quake occurred fourteen minutes later with its epicenter located 119 kilomters of Calaan … Read more
Head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology advised schools transected by the West Valley Fault to either abandon or completely demolish the buildings in a case a massive earthquake hits the fault and causes untold destruction. In an ANC interview on Friday, Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr. said he has already advised six … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanoloy and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) through Director Renato Solidum debunked the popular “Triangle of Life” during earthquake. According to Director Renato Solidum, there is no such thing as the “Triangle of Life.” The theory is an earthquake preparedness article drom Doug Copp that went viral online. Here’s the Explanation of Triangle of … Read more
As part of the government’s preparation for a possible earthquake that may hit Metro Manila unexpectedly, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified evacuation centers and camps across the metropolitan areas in preparation for a massive quake expected to hit the West Valley Fault. PHIVOLCS warned that in case of an earthquake in Metro … Read more
Metro Manila cities are not yet ready for a strong quake that may occur anytime on the Valley Fault System, a government scientist said Tuesday night. According to Renato Solidum, Jr., director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), local governments have much to do. “Maraming hindi pa (ready), I mean to the … Read more
The Marikina Valley Fault Line or the East and West Valley Fault affecting various areas of Metro Manila and neigboring cities and provinces can cause a magnitude 7.2 earthquake anytime, according to the latest data from PHIVOLCS. The government agency already released the Valley Fault System (VFS) Atlas or the East & West Valley Fault … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) through Director Renato Solidum explained the timing of the feared 7.2 magnitude earthquake caused by a movement of the West Valley Fault traversing Metro Manila and may strike any time soon based on historical data gatherd by the Filipino geoscientists. According to Phivolcs, it has been 357 … Read more