Tag: Taal

Alert level 3 still hoisted over Taal as it continues to spew steam-laden plumes

Earthquakes also monitored (Eagle News)-An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continued to spew steam-laden plumes 600 to 800 meters tall, and earthquakes continued to be monitored. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was at 64 tons per day. The day before, PHIVOLCS said emission was “below instrumental detection.” The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 123 volcanic earthquakes including three low-frequency events […]

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PHIVOLCS: Taal’s sulfur dioxide emission now “below instrumental detection” but quakes continue

(Eagle News) — The sulfur dioxide emission of Taal volcano is now “below instrumental detection,” but seismic earthquakes continue, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the Taal Volcano Network recorded 92 volcanic earthquakes in Taal, which remains on alert level 3, in the past 24 hours. Of these, PHIVOLCS said four of were low-frequency ones. The Philippine Seismic Network, on the other hand, […]

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List of Batangas barangays on permanent lockdown, within 7-kilometer danger zone

(Eagle News) — The Batangas government on Monday, Jan. 27, reiterated that some barangays remain under permanent lockdown despite the lowering of the alert level on Taal. No resident is allowed in the following barangays that are on the volcano island, according to the provincial government’s bulletin number 4 on Taal: Sitio Tabla, Talisay Barangay San Isidro, Talisay Barangay Culawit, Balete Barangay Alas-As, San Nicolas Barangay Pulang Bato, San Nicolas Residents of Agoncillo and Laurel, […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Monday, Jan. 27

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Jan. 27, were suspended in some areas due to Taal volcano’s activity and as a precaution amid the threat of a novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Province Batangas: elementary and high school levels Schools: Chiang Kai Shek College: Padre Algue and Narra campuses, all levels Pace Academy Philippine Academy of Sakya Philippine Cultural College Hope Christian High School: all levels Lorenzo Ruiz Academy: all levels Saint Jude Catholic School St. […]

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Alert level 3 still hoisted over Taal as it emits white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 meters high

(Eagle News)–An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as it continues to have a weak to moderate emission  of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 meters high. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission was measured at an average of 87 tons per day. The Taal Volcano Network, PHIVOLCS said, recorded 170 volcanic earthquakes including four low-frequency earthquakes. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven and even weak phreatomagmatic […]

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NEU cares: University and its alumni members extend relief, other assistance to Taal Volcano eruption victims

  (Eagle News) — New Era University (NEU) and its alumni members on Saturday, Jan. 25, distributed relief goods and other assistance to affected residents of Batangas province whose lives were disrupted by the recent Taal Volcano eruption. “The New Era University is one with the Filipino nation in helping out our fellow men affected by the volcanic eruption,” NEU said in a release after its alumni association made the trek to Batangas to hand […]

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Batangas gov’t allows residents outside Taal’s 7-km danger zone to return home; Agoncillo, Laurel towns still on lockdown

  (Eagle News) – The governor of Batangas has allowed residents of some towns in the province to return to their homes following the lowering of the alert level on Taal Volcano from 4 to 3, but maintained that the towns of Agoncillo and Laurel under the 7-kilometer permanent danger zone remain on lockdown. Batangas governor Hermilando Mandanas said that he is now giving a choice to residents of 12 towns where the ban had […]

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NDRRMC: Almost 100,000 families affected by Taal volcanic activity

(Eagle News)–Almost 100,000 families have been affected by Taal volcano’s activity, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. In its 6 a.m. report on Sunday, Jan. 26, the NDRRMC said  at least 376,327 people or 98,187 families were affected since Taal’s phreatic eruption  on January 12. The report said at least 135,365 people or 37,203 families are staying in 497 evacuation centers. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert […]

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PHIVOLCS lowers Taal Volcano alert level to 3

(Eagle News) — Taal Volcano is now under Alert Level 3, after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reduced its alert level because of decreasing volcanic activity. There is now decreased tendency for hazardous eruption. PHIVOLCS said that it had observed a reduced number of earthquakes in the area, as well as ground deformation. Ash eruptions also weakened and sulfur dioxide emissions have a decreasing trend, PHIVOLCS senior science research specialist Paul Alanis […]

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PHIVOLCS lowers alert status over Bulusan, says volcano has returned to normalcy

Residents still advised to keep off 4-km permanent danger zone (Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert status of Bulusan volcano after a general decline in its activity but advised residents to still stay away from the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone. In its bulletin on Saturday, Jan. 25, PHIVOLCS said the alert level 1 (abnormal) previously hoisted over the volcano was now an alert level 0 after a decline to […]

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Alert level 4 still hoisted over Taal as it continues its seismic activity

(Eagle News)–An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal on Saturday, Jan. 25, as it continues its seismic activity. In its latest bulletin on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the Philippine Seismic Network recorded 744 volcanic earthquakes since 1 p.m. of January 12. Of these, PHIVOLCS said 176 registered at magnitudes 1.2 to 4.1 and were felt at Intensities I to V. Since 5 a.m. on January 24 until […]

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Alert level 4 still hoisted over Taal as it emits steam-laden plumes 50 to 500 meters high

(Eagle News)–An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal, which has been emitting white steam-laden plumes 50 to 500 meters high. In its latest bulletin on Friday, Jan. 24, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 224 tons per day. PHIVOLCS said the  Philippine Seismic Network (PSN) plotted 738 volcanic earthquakes since 1 p.m.  on January 12. Of  these, 176 of these registered at magnitudes […]

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