BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has officially ruled out any tsunami possibility in this resort island averting any tsunami scare in the future.
Phivolcs director Renato Solidum said that the geographical location of Boracay, protected by its cove, is that at the back of an open sea. The perfect location makes it difficult for tsunami in Boracay despite the fact that this resort island is along the Tablas fault.
"If a tsunami happens in the surrounding area, we expect Boracay will experience a minimal risk. Boracay's geographical location is considered a suitable tourism destination," Solidum, who traces his roots in Aklan province, said.
Phivolcs local officials said that, for several years, they are constantly monitoring the activity of Tablas fault which traverses Romblon and Antique provinces. In the 16th century, a tsunami reportedly hit the coastal areas of Romblon, making PHIVOLCS believe that it could happen again in the future.
The PHIVOLCS, an agency under the Department of Science and Technology, has undertaken a study on the geographical status of this resort island.
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