Tag: Taal volcano alert level

PHIVOLCS: 154 volcanic tremors monitored in Taal; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–Over 100 volcanic tremors were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. Taal remains under an Alert Level 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 154 tremors lasted for two to five minutes. Sulfur dioxide flux was at 6298 tons per day. PHIVOLCS said an upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the lake was also monitored. A strong steam reaching 1,400 meters high was also monitored. In light of this, […]

PHIVOLCS: No earthquakes monitored at Taal in 24 hours but alert level 3 still in place

(Eagle News) — No volcanic earthquake was monitored at Taal in 24 hours. However, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology retained its alert level 3 over the volcano, amid what it noted was its still high activity that might signal an imminent eruption. According to PHIVOLCS, sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1140 tons on March 27. A plume that went as high as 1000 meters was also observed. PHIVOLCS reiterated the ban on […]

168 earthquakes monitored at Taal in 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Over 100 earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 168 quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, included 66 volcanic tremors that lasted for one  to six minutes, 102 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, and low-level background tremors recorded as of 9:05 a.m. on April 8. “Meanwhile, a poor evaporation with a height of ten (10) meters from fumaroles or gas […]

PHIVOLCS: 216 volcanic quakes monitored at Taal in 24 hours

(Eagle News) — Over 200 volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 216 quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, included 177 episodes of volcanic tremors with durations of one to 32 minutes, 39 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, and an ongoing low-level background tremor that started at 9:05 a.m. on April 8. A weak emission of steam-laden plumes from fumarolic vents was […]