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Alert Level 4 stays as Taal Volcano unrest enters 2nd week
Alert Level 4 remains in effect over Taal Volcano, indicating a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours or days.
Phivolcs confirmed that a recharge or resupply of magma from underneath is occurring, which may lead to a dangerous explosive eruption.
The movement of magma beneath Taal edifice continues to trigger volcanic quakes, with 714 volcanic earthquakes recorded since January 12, including 176 felt events.
The emission of sulfur dioxide remains high at an average of 4,353 tons a day.
Phivolcs is using two networks to monitor volcanic earthquakes: the Philippine Seismic Network and the Taal Volcano Network.
The government will no longer allow people to live on the crater-island, designating it a permanent danger zone.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año ordered an end to visiting hours within the 14-kilometer danger zone radius in the Taal Volcano area to ensure public welfare.
Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr. stated that management decisions regarding the volcano's unrest are up to the local government of Batangas, balancing personal interests with the welfare of the citizens.
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Taal Volcano began its unrest on March 28, 2019, under Alert Level 1.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Taal Volcano's alert level to 4, indicating the possibility of a hazardous explosive eruption.
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Taal Volcano recorded 666 volcanic earthquakes, with 174 felt by people, and Phivolcs continues to warn that a hazardous explosive eruption remains possible.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that Taal Volcano's main crater exhibited weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes, reaching 50 to 500 meters high in the past 24 hours.
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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 4, with a continued threat of a dangerous eruption, as it has been spewing steam and ashes for nearly two weeks.
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