Phivolcs: No relation between quakes abroad and Mayon eruption

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology chief Renato Solidum. AFP FILE PHOTO

The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) debunked on Sunday the relation of the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the Pacific Ring of Fire to the eruption of Mayon volcano.

Phivolcs director Renato Solidum said that the occurrences of the natural incidents around the globe were not interrelated with each other.

“Walang kaugnayan ang mga lindol sa ibang bansa, sa lindol sa iba pang malalayo bansa or even sa pagsabog ng bulkan,” Solidum said in an interview with Radyo Inquirer 990 AM.

(There is no relation between the earthquakes in other countries to other earthquakes in other far-away countries or even the eruption of volcanoes.)

“Wala pong implication yan sa mga hazards at warnings kasi po pagdating sa lindol o pagsabog ng bulkan sa ating bansa, may sari-saril tayong earthquake generator,” he added.

(There are no implications to the hazards and warnings because when it comes to earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in the country, we have our own earthquake generator.)

Solidum further mentioned that there was nothing wrong in discussing the possible relevance of the Pacific Ring of Fire in social media, but reminded the public to remain vigilant and prepare for any circumstance that may happen.

Earlier, the Phivolcs confirmed that lahar flowed between the channels of Anuling and Missi after continuous rain prevail over the province of Albay on Saturday. /je

READ: Rain triggers lahar flow south of Mayon — Phivolcs

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