Alert level 3 still hoisted over Taal as it continues to spew steam-laden plumes

Earthquakes also monitored

Taal Volcano as of Jan. 21, 2020. (Photo by Earlo Bringas, Eagle News Service)

(Eagle News)-An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continued to spew steam-laden plumes 600 to 800 meters tall, and earthquakes continued to be monitored.

In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was at 64 tons per day.

The day before, PHIVOLCS said emission was “below instrumental detection.”

The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 123 volcanic earthquakes including three low-frequency events in the past 24 hours.

The Philippine Seismic Network, on the other hand, plotted three volcanic earthquakes with no felt event from 5 a.m. on Tuesday to 5 a.m. on Wednesday.

According to PHIVOLCS, since Jan. 12, 755  volcanic earthquakes were plotted.

“These earthquakes signify magmatic activity beneath the Taal edifice that could lead to eruptive activity at the main crater,” PHIVOLCS said.

PHIVOLCS reiterated Taal Volcano Island and communities west of the island within a seven-kilometer radius from the main crater should remain off-limits.

It also advised civil aviation authorities to warn pilots against flying close to the volcano air space.