(Eagle News)-The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has hoisted an Alert Level 4 over Taal volcano. In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said this means that an explosive hazardous eruption is possible within hours or days. It “strongly” recommended an evacuation of the volcano island and additional areas within a 14-kilometer radius from Taal main crater, which are at high risk to pyroclastic density currents and volcanic tsunami. It said areas north of Taal volcano are […]
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Cavite Gov. Remulla advises provincemates to “stay indoors” due to ongoing heavy ashfall; suspends classes for Monday
(Eagle News) – The Cavite provincial government has advised residents of the province to “stay indoors” because of the heavy ashfall being felt in the area due to the ongoing eruption of Taal volcano. In a tweet, Cavite governor Jonvic Remulla advised the residents in the affected areas to take extra precautions as the ashfall if inhaled could lead to respiratory disorders. “Due to the heavy ash fall being experienced in Cavite, it is best […]
JUST IN: Magnitude 3.2 quake shakes Cavite due to Taal volcano eruption
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 3.2 quake was felt three kilometers southwest of Tagaytay City, Cavite due to the ongoing volcanic activity of Taal in the area. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the depth of focus was eight kilometers. It was recorded at 5:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, and was of volcanic origin, PHIVOLCS said. This was the strongest tremor so far due to the ongoing eruption of […]
Palace: President Duterte has already given instructions to ensure safety of people within perimeter of Taal
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte has already given instructions to ensure the people within the perimeter of Taal are out of the danger zone. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo added concerned agencies of the national government were now working closely with the Provincial Government of Batangas to ensure the safety of the residents, including their evacuation. He said the Palace was so far closely monitoring the situation. “We advise the public to continue to remain vigilant,” he […]
News in photos: Thick smoke billows from Taal Volcano
(Eagle News)-These pictures of Taal Volcano were taken by Eagle News correspondents from different areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an alert level 3 over the volcano, which generated a 1-kilometer-high plume and a volcanic tremor. Earthquakes were felt in the volcano island and Agoncillo in Batangas. PHIVOLCS has recommended an evacuation from the volcano island and Agoncillo and Laurel in Batangas.
JUST IN: PHIVOLCS raises alert level 3 over Taal volcano, recommends evacuation from volcano island, two Batangas barangays
(Eagle News)-The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano, and recommended an evacuation from two barangays in Batangas, and in the volcano island. In an advisory issued at 4 p.m., PHIVOLCS said the raising of the alert level from 2 to 3 was in view of the Taal Volcano’s eruption of a one-kilometer-high plume accompanied by a volcanic tremor. PHIVOLCS said earthquakes were felt on the volcano […]
PHIVOLCS issues Taal Volcano advisory due to “Tisoy”
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a Taal volcano advisory, with “Tisoy’s” track expected to include Calabarzon. In the advisory, PHIVOLCS reiterated that the entire volcano island was strictly a Permanent Danger Zone and is not recommended for permanent settlement at all times. The main crater, it said, was strictly off-limits because “sudden steam explosions may happen and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate,” PHIVOLCS said. “The northern portion of […]
