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PHIVOLCS: 26 volcanic quakes, weak steaming monitored at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 1 stays

(Eagle News)–Twenty-six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak to moderate steaming was also observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. The steam, which rose  50 meters high before drifting northeast, southeast, and southwest, was also observed in fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden […]

Taal update: 11 quakes, weak steaming monitored; volcano still on alert level 1

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded eleven volcanic earthquakes at Taal within a 24-hour period. 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.” “Weak steaming or fumarolic activity rising 100 to 300 meters high”  was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail, PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS […]