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6 days ago · A landslide is the mass movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to gravity. It occurs when the driving force is greater than the resisting force.It is a natural process that occurs in steep slopes. The movement may range from very slow to rapid. It can affect areas both near and far from the source.
5 days ago · Hits: 882 PRESS RELEASE. Built upon a published study from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila are investigating the antiretroviral properties of a plant extract in a promising step towards potentially finding treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
1 day ago · BY. Jul 8, 2024 06:28 PM. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, July 9, that the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as easterlies, may continue to bring rain showers across parts of the country in the next 24 hours. Residents of Palawan and Visayas have been warned of ...
4 days ago · Pagasa added that no tropical cyclone is expected to form or enter the Philippine area of responsibility in the coming days and that n o gale warning is in effect on Friday over any of the country ...
13 hours ago · PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that fair weather conditions will prevail over most parts of the country. On Tuesday (July 9, 2024), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. The easterlies will affect the country’s weather ...
3 days ago · REDAS (Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System) is a software developed by PHIVOLCS in 2002 under a DOST GIA Project. The software can simulate earthquake hazards such as ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides and tsunami. The software can also compute earthquake impacts in terms of physical damage, casualties and economic loss.
2 days ago · STAND-DOWN PROCEDURES. In order to minimize unnecessary changes in declaration of Alert Levels, the following periods shall be observed: From Level 5 to Level 4: Wait at least 24 hours after hazardous activity stops. From Level 4 to Level 3 or 2: Wait at least 2 weeks after activity drops below Level 4.
