Tag: sulfur dioxide emissions

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” […]

5 volcanic quakes, steam emission monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News) — Five volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the emission was measured at an average of 467 tons on January 31. It said based on data, there was  a slight inflation of the lower and middle slopes since June 2020, which “may indicate hydrothermal or […]