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Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

1982 establishments in the PhilippinesDepartment of Science and Technology (Philippines)Geology organizationsGovernment agencies established in 1982Seismological observatories, organisations and projects
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DOST Phivolcs, front (Diliman, Quezon City)(2019 04 29)
DOST Phivolcs, front (Diliman, Quezon City)(2019 04 29)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS, Tagalog: [ˈfivolks]; Tagalog: Surian ng Pilipinas sa Bulkanolohiya at Sismolohiya) is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide information on the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity, and sustainable development. It is one of the service agencies of the Department of Science and Technology. PHIVOLCS monitors volcano, earthquake, and tsunami activity, and issues warnings as necessary. It is mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from such volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other related geotectonic phenomena.

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Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Makatarungan, Quezon City Diliman (4th District)

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Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Makatarungan
1100 Quezon City, Diliman (4th District)
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phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

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