Seismology

Expect More Aftershocks, Warns Phivolcs

9 Feb 2012

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, Philippines (PIA) - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology-Capiz head Ramil Atando said aftershocks will likely still occur in the next days or even weeks, following the February 6 earthquake in the Visayas region. However, he said this will be weaker than the principal quake. As of 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday, February 8, Phivolcs recorded a total of 1,239 ...

Philvolcs calls for immediate repair of old churches

8 Feb 2012

The country's seismology bureau has called for an immediate repair of old Catholic churches which are prone to damage by earthquakes.

Volcanologist says Marikina Fault movement is ‘overdue’

8 Feb 2012

BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR-- -- PHIVOLCS seismology division OIC Ishmael Narag advised residents of areas transected by the West Valley Fault, particularly those living beside and on top of the fault line, to prepare and be on alert at all times as a big quake could occur...