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In response to the hazardous volcanic smog emanating from Taal Volcano, the Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office announces the suspension of work for all courts in Trece Martires City, General Trias City, and the Municipality of Tanza. This suspension will take effect starting at 12:00 P.M. today, September 22, 2023. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates regarding this situation. WORK SUSPENSION: All courts in Trece Martires City, General Trias City and Municipality […]
In response to the volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions from Taal Volcano, Manila has taken precautionary measures. The Manila Public Information Office, following recommendations from the Manila DRRM Office, has announced the suspension of face-to-face afternoon classes for both public and private schools at all levels. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation. BREAKING: Per recommendation of the Manila DRRM Office, IN PERSON or FACE-TO-FACE afternoon classes in ALL LEVELS for both public and private […]
(Eagle News) — A small phreatomagmatic burst was monitored in Taal, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, December 7. According to PHIVOLCS, the small eruption in the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, lasted for one minute. Sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 2115 tons / day. A weak steam reaching 600 meters high was also seen in the volcano. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry […]
(Eagle News) — Eleven volcanic tremors were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quakes lasted for two to six minutes long. They also included a weak background tremor. Sulfur dioxide flux was also monitored at 4431 tons per day as of October 3. A moderate plume reaching 900 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS said this was apart from the partial swelling of […]
Strong steam plume also detected, PHIVOLCS says (Eagle News)–Four volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the earthquakes included a weak background tremor. Also monitored were 8107 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux as of Sept. 23. A strong plume stream was also monitored reaching 2400 meters high. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Friday, Aug. 12, warned of an increase in SO2 gas emission from Taal volcano. According to PHIVOLCS, SO2 flux since July 15 has averaged 7,818 tons/day, an increase from the average of 1,289 tons/day between May and mid-July 2022. On Thursday, Aug. 11, a total of 13,572 tons/day of volcanic sulfur dioxide was recorded on Thursday from the Taal main crater, producing “significant volcanic smog” […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News)–Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included four volcanic earthquakes that lasted one to two minutes long. Sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 1232 tons on April 2. A steam plume reaching 900 meters high was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the Taal Lake […]
(Eagle News) — A phreatomagmatic burst occurred in Taal on Thursday, March 31. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the burst at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, took place at 10:39 a.m. In its 5 a.m. advisory, PHIVOLCS said 6405 tons of sulfur dioxide flux were monitored at the volcano in the last 24 hours. Moderate thunderstorms were also monitored, with plumes reaching 1500 meters high. PHIVOLCS reminded the […]
(Eagle News) — Three more phreatomagmatic bursts were recorded in Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Tuesday, March 29. According to PHIVOLCS, eight volcanic earthquakes including 1 volcanic tremor that lasted for five minutes long were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3. Sulfur dioxide was pegged at 4273 tons on March 28. A plume rising 2400 meters high was also observed. Entry into […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Monday, March 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:52 a.m. The epicenter was 304 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 61 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
