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Seven volcanic quakes recorded at Taal Volcano; Alert Level 3 remains
Phivolcs recorded seven volcanic earthquakes at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, including low-frequency earthquakes and volcanic tremors.
The volcano emitted high levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide, measured at an average of 4,149 tonnes/day on Friday, July 9.
Steam-rich plumes reached as high as 1,200 meters and drifted westward from the main crater.
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to continuous magmatic unrest, with the potential for explosive eruptions.
Taal Volcano Island has begun deflating since April 2021, while the surrounding region shows slow extension since 2020.
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Phivolcs maintained Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano following multiple phreatomagmatic events on July 7.
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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to recorded phreatomagmatic bursts and high levels of sulfur dioxide emissions.
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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to persistent magmatic unrest, with ongoing detections of earthquakes and high levels of volcanic gas emissions.
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Taal Volcano continues to emit sulfur dioxide, leading to the formation of volcanic smog or 'vog' in its surrounding areas.
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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, indicating continuous magmatic unrest and the potential for explosive eruptions.
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