Taal Volcano emits voluminous plume —PHIVOLCS

The Taal Volcano which is located in Batangas province released a voluminous 600-meter tall plume that drifted southwest, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Wednesday.

No volcanic earthquakes were recorded during the PHIVOLCS’ 24-hour observation period.

This, as PHIVOLCS said Monday it recorded an increase in real-time seismic energy measurement (RSAM) from Taal Volcano since January 4.

It also noted the absence of a degassing plume from Taal Volcano since the start of RSAM increase.

On Monday night, the volcano had a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at its main crater. It generated a 600-meter plume and was accompanied by a three-minute volcanic earthquake.

The last time the Taal Volcano generated sulfur dioxide was on Monday, amounting to 4,188 tonnes.

Alert Level 1 remains hoisted over Taal Volcano, indicating a low-level unrest.

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

Hazards such as steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas may possibly occur. —Giselle Ombay/KG, GMA Integrated News