Prepare for lahar flow, Phivolcs warns residents near Kanlaon Volcano

Phivolcs warns of lahar in Kanlaon

With Typhoon Tino threatening Negros Island, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned residents that lahar from Kanlaon Volcano may flow into several areas on the island, a Phivolcs advisory said yesterday.

Prepare for lahar flow, Phivolcs warns residents near Kanlaon Volcano

MANILA, Philippines — State seismologists on Monday advised the public, especially those living near the permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, to prepare for possible lahar flow.Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) director Teresito Bacolcol, citing the report of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, said that Typhoon Tino “will potentially bring …

Phivolcs warns: ‘Tino’ could trigger Kanlaon lahar, muddy streamflows

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)  warns that heavy rainfall expected from Typhoon “Tino” in the coming days could trigger lahar and muddy streamflows from Kanlaon Volcano.   These flows are projected to enter rivers and other drainage areas, a Phivolcs  lahar advisory on Monday, Nov. 3, said.  Phivolcs advises communities along and downstream of channels on the southern and western slopes of Kanlaon Volcano […]