Tag: SO2

New record of highest level of sulfur dioxide emissions recorded in Taal volcano at over 22K tons

More quakes recorded, rumbling heard in volcano as PHIVOLCS warn of another eruption   (Eagle News) – Taal Volcano emitted the highest level of sulfur dioxide emission on Sunday, July 4, with 22,628 tons recorded that day, aside from strong shallow low-frequency quakes, that all indicate another eruption could occur soon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the SO2 gas emissions on Sunday was the “highest level ever recorded in Taal” […]

Taal spews “highest level of sulfur dioxide” leading to more extensive hazardous volcanic smog

Upwelling or rising of “hot volcanic fluids” in Main Crater Lake reported   (Eagle News) — Taal Volcano spewed its “highest level of volcanic sulfur dioxide” on Saturday, July 3, with emissions that averaged 14,699 tons, contributing to more extensive volcanic smog or vog that is hazardous to health. “This is a notice of high volcanic SO2 gas emission from Taal Volcano,” said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Saturday night, 8 […]