Phivolcs downgrades Bulusan Volcano to 'normal' alert levelThis undated file photo shows the Mount Bulusan, an active volcano in Sorsogon. MANILA, Philippines — Phivolcs has downgraded the alert level on Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon to zero, indicating a return to normalcy. Phivolcs raised Alert Level 1 on Bulusan, a stratovolcano considered among the most active in the country, on May 11 after the agency recorded 124 volcanic earthquakes in the past three days, at that time. As it lowered the alert level status on Bulusan, Phivolcs however reiterated its reminder that entry into the 4-km Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ due to perennial hazards of rockfalls, avalanches and sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruption from active vents, which may occur without warning. Phivolcs assured that it will continue closely monitoring Bulusan and report any new development on the volcano.

Source: Philippine Star August 18, 2021 02:03 UTC