Philippines: Mudslide - Oct 2007
Disaster description
The continuous downpour of heavy rains along the Bulusan Volcano area mobilized ash and loose deposits from the upper slopes. (Govt. of Philippines, 16 Oct 2007) On October 16, 2007, mudflows (lahar) occurred in Irosin, Sorsogon, and affected 187 families (1,754 persons) in Barangays Cogon, Monbon and Mapaso. (Govt. of Philippines, 22 Oct 2007)