PHIVOLCS records 2 tremors at Taal Volcano

Two volcanic tremors which lasted for 3 to 4 minutes were recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Thursday.

Based on PHIVOLCS’ 8 a.m. bulletin, Taal Volcano also released a moderate 1,200-meter tall plume that drifted southeast and south-southeast. 

The last time Taal Volcano emitted sulfur dioxide flux was on October 29, amounting to 480 tonnes. 

The Taal Caldera remained to have long-term deflation, while the general northern and southeastern flanks of the Taal Volcano Island have short-term inflation. 

Taal Volcano is currently under Alert Level 1 with a “low-level unrest.”

Entry into Taal Volcano Island which is considered a permanent danger zone, as well as flying any aircraft close to the volcano are prohibited.

PHIVOLCS also warned that hazards such as steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas may occur. 

—VAL, GMA Integrated News