Bulusan Volcano Shows Increased Seismic Activity, Alert Level 1 Maintained
Bulusan Volcano logs increased seismic activity; Alert Level 1 stays

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported heightened seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, with 442 earthquakes recorded since May 18. Alert Level 1 remains in effect, indicating low-level unrest and a risk of phreatic eruptions, prompting safety measures for local communities.
- 01Phivolcs recorded 442 volcano-tectonic earthquakes, with 55 occurring less than 5 kilometers beneath the volcano.
- 02Degassing activity from the volcano is classified as 'very weak to moderate,' with an emission rate of 121 tonnes per day.
- 03Ground deformation suggests swelling of the volcano's northern and upper western slopes, indicating potential pressurization.
- 04The permanent danger zone around Bulusan extends four kilometers, with strict entry prohibitions in place.
- 05Communities are advised to prepare for possible ashfall and lahar flows, especially those near river channels.
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Bulusan Volcano, located in Sorsogon, Philippines, has exhibited increased seismic activity, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to issue an advisory. Since May 18, a total of 442 volcano-tectonic earthquakes have been recorded, with 55 of these occurring at depths of less than 5 kilometers beneath the volcano. The degassing activity is currently categorized as 'very weak to moderate,' with an emission rate measured at 121 tonnes per day. Ground deformation data indicates inflation of the volcano's northern and upper western slopes, suggesting slow pressurization due to hydrothermal or tectonic processes. As a result, Alert Level 1 (indicating low-level unrest) remains in effect, which raises the likelihood of phreatic eruptions. Entry into the four-kilometer radius permanent danger zone is prohibited, and local communities are urged to remain vigilant, particularly in the two-kilometer extended danger zone. Residents are advised to prepare for potential ashfall and lahar flows, especially those living near river channels.
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Local communities are at risk of ashfall and lahar flows, necessitating preparedness measures.
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