Tag: Taal volcano status

Ten volcanic tremors monitored in Taal in last 24 hours: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–Ten volcanic tremors were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the tremors lasted from four to 10 minutes and included a low-level background tremor. A plume 2000 meters tall was also monitored. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 4070 tons per day as of August 5. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into Permanent Danger Zone especially the main […]

17 earthquakes monitored in Taal; alert level 3 stays

(Eagle News) — Seventeen earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included 16 tremors that lasted for one to 36 minutes and a low background tremor. A steam plume that went as high as 1,800 meters was also monitored. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged at 3755 tons on July 15. PHIVOLCS reiterated its recommendation for […]

Taal volcano still under alert level 4 as sulfur dioxide emission increases

(Eagle News) — An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal volcano, as its sulfur dioxide emission spiked to an average of more than 4000 tons on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In an advisory on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the average of 4186 tons was despite the general waning of Taal’s activity in the past 24 hours, characterized by a weak emission of steam-laden plumes 700 meters high that […]