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PHIVOLCS: Four quakes, moderate steaming monitored at Taal; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Four earthquakes and moderate steaming were monitored at Taal within a 24-hour period. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were  associated mainly with “rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS said moderate steaming  was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that at alert level 1, “sudden steam-driven […]

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Taal update: Three quakes, weak steaming monitored in 24 hour-period; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News) — Three earthquakes were recorded at Taal in a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, June 3. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes at the volcano, which is still on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Weak steaming  was also observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. According to PHIVOLCS, with the alert level in place, the public should […]

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