Taal Volcano’s sulfur dioxide emission reached 5,887 tonnes —PHIVOLCS

The daily sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano increased to 5,887 tonnes on Wednesday from 3,482 tonnes two days ago, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday.

A vog, which is a smog or haze containing volcanic dust and gasses, was also observed in the area, according to PHIVOLCS' latest bulletin.

Six volcanic earthquakes including five volcanic tremors were recorded in the volcano, which lasted up to four minutes.

Voluminous emission of plumes were seen from Taal, reaching up to 2,400 meters and drifting in the southwest and southeast directions.

A short-term inflation of the western Taal Volcano Island and a long-term deflation of the Taal Caldera were still observed in the volcano.

Alert Level 1, which means Low-level unrest, is maintained over Taal Volcano.

Entry to Taal Volcano Island (Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ) remains prohibited, especially the main crater and Daang Kastila fissures, as well as occupancy and boating on Taal Lake.

Flying any aircraft close to the volcano is also not allowed. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News