Taal Volcano emits over 4K tonnes of sulfur dioxide

Taal Volcano in Batangas emitted a total of 4,666 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux on Monday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday. 

Based on PHIVOLCS’ latest bulletin, one volcanic earthquake was also recorded at Taal Volcano from 12 a.m. on Monday to 12 a.m. on Tuesday. 

It also generated a moderate 900-meter tall plume, which drifted east-northeast and northeast. 

PHIVOLCS said 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 (PDZ), and 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. 

Kanlaon Volcano

Meanwhile, Kanlaon Volcano also emitted a total of 3,616 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux on Monday.

The volcano, which is located in Negros Island, also had three earthquakes over the past 24 hours, and generated a moderate 300-meter tall plume that drifted east, while its edifice remained inflated.  

Alert Level 2 was still hoisted at Kanlaon Volcano due to an “increased unrest” following its explosive eruption on June 3. 

PHIVOLCS warned that entry into the volcano’s 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone, and flying any aircraft close to it are also prohibited. 

Sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions may also occur. —Giselle Ombay/KBK, GMA Integrated News