At least 16 volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island over a 24-hour period, equaling the number recorded from the previous day, state seismologists said Saturday.
In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that of the 16 earthquakes recorded from 12 a.m. Friday until 12 a.m. Saturday, two were volcanic tremors that lasted about eight to 25 minutes.
PHIVOLCS also recorded 16 volcanic earthquakes on Thursday, but logged more volcanic tremors at six. These tremors also lasted longer, with a duration of up to 52 minutes.
State seismologists define a volcanic earthquake as coming from an active volcano and…