Tag: Taal Volcano

69 tremor episodes monitored at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News) — Sixty-nine tremor episodes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the episodes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, lasted for one to five minutes. PHIVOLCS said weak steam emission was also monitored, while temperature highs of 77.1°C and a pH of 1.59 were last measured from the main crater lake on February 12. While a slight deflation around the main crater […]

8 volcanic quakes, steam emission monitored at Taal; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News) — Eight volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was steam emission. PHIVOLCS said the emission of steam-laden plumes at the vents of the main crater and at the vents of the Daang Kastila Trail were weak. It also noted a a slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal […]

Steam emissions monitored at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 1 still in place

One volcanic quake also monitored (Eagle News)–Steam emissions were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said one volcanic quake was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the  steam-laden plumes  at the vents of the main crater were weak, and rose five meters  before drifting northwest. A slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal Caldera was also recorded in […]

11 quakes, steam emissions monitored at Taal; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–Eleven volcanic earthquakes were reported at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam emissions were also observed at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam emissions were weak to moderate and were observed from vents on the main crater. PHIVOLCS said under alert level 1, “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can […]

7 volcanic quakes, weak steaming monitored at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 1 still in place

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steaming was also observed from the fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose five meters  before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can […]

Taal update: 11 volcanic quakes, weak to moderate steaming monitored in 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Eleven volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak to moderate steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which is still on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak to moderate steaming rose 20 meters high before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]

PHIVOLCS: 27 volcanic quakes monitored at Taal in 24 hours, alert level 1 still raised

(Eagle News)–Twenty-seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in a span of 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak steaming was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. It said the steam from the vents on the main crater rose for 10 meters before drifting northeast. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or […]

Taal update: Three quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal within 24 hours. 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.” The weak steaming, PHIVOLCS said, was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]

Taal update: 7 quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Seven earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, June 17. PHIVOLCS said the quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” The weak steaming, PHIVOLCS said, was  observed from vents in the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that […]

Taal update: 6 quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Six earthquakes and weak steaming were monitored at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the  earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” The weak  steaming was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS said “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of […]

Taal update: 7 quakes, weak steaming monitored; alert level 1 still raised

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic quakes were recorded at Taal in 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.” Weak steaming  was also observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila Trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic […]

Taal update: Seven quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, May 27. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquakes recorded at the volcano, which remains 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. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, […]