Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Filipino: "Suriang Pilipino ng Bulkanolohiya at Sesmolohiya", abbreviated as PHIVOLCS) 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.

PHILVOLCS monitors volcano, earthquake and tsunami activity and issues warnings as necessary.

This agency is headed by Renato Solidum.

ee also

*Earthquake
*List of volcanoes in the Philippines
*DOST

External links

* [http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ PHIVOLCS official site, part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)]