(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 has been hoisted over Taal.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said “activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by moderate emission of steam-laden plumes rising 300 to 500 meters high..”
The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 19 volcanic earthquakes that are “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.”
PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within Taal Volcano Island (TVI) and along its coast.”
PHIVOLCS recommended that entry into TVI, Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone, be strictly prohibited.
Local government units were also advised to “additionally assess previously evacuated areas within the seven-kilometer radius for damages and road accessibilities and to strengthen preparedness, contingency and communication measures in case of renewed unrest.”