Phivolcs warns of Taal Volcano eruption amid seismic activity

Phivolcs warned of a potential eruption at Taal Volcano due to increased seismic activity and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions.

Over the past six days, 12 volcanic earthquakes were detected, including six tremor events.

Taal Volcano had a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at its main crater on Monday night, generating a 600-meter plume and accompanied by a three-minute volcanic earthquake.

The volcano discharged 3,035 tons of sulfur dioxide on Sunday, January 5, and 4,616 tons on Monday, January 6.

Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol stated that the increase in seismic energy indicates a possible blockage in the volcano's gas pathways, which causes pressure buildup.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating low-level unrest, and entry into the permanent danger zone is prohibited.