Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. welcomed the recent installation of an intensity meter network at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol to enable near real-time evaluation of earthquake impacts.
Installed by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), the system operates continuously without user intervention, collecting data for near real-time evaluation of earthquake intensities and impacts.
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Admin & Training Division Chief Dr. Alfonso R. Baldonado III said this installation is vital for the province’s earthquake monitoring.
“This development marks a significant step in enhancing Iloilo’s earthquake monitoring capabilities, providing critical data for the timely assessment and response to seismic events,” said Dr. Baldonado.
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