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Phivolcs may raise Bulusan alert level
SORSOGON CITY, Philippines -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is considering the possibility of raising the alert level on Mt. Bulusan if the level of seismicity continues to increase in the next few days, a Phivolcs official said.
Bulusan volcano remains restive
SORSOGON CITY, Philippines -- Bulusan volcano was silent but remained restive for the past 24-hour observation period, volcanologists said Friday morning, following the twin explosions that blanketed at least 16 villages with thick ash early Thursday morning.
(UPDATE) Ash blankets 16 villages after Bulusan explosion
BULUSAN, Sorsogon--At least 16 villages were blanketed with thick ash following two explosions of the Bulusan volcano early morning Thursday, reported local officials and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Residents urged to keep off Bulusan volcano’s danger zone
SORSOGON CITY, Philippines -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is keeping a close watch over Mt. Bulusan after it recorded a sudden increase of 20 quakes at the volcano last September 28.
Indonesia raises alert status on Java volcano
JAKARTA--Indonesian scientists stepped up the alert level for a volcano in East Java and told people to stay away from the crater amid fears it is building up to an eruption.