Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 amid high unrest

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, signifying relatively high unrest.

In the past 24 hours, 87 earthquakes were recorded, including low-frequency events and harmonic tremors.

Weak emission of steam-laden plumes from the main crater continues, rising 50 to 100 meters high.

Sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 105 tons per day on Monday, February 10, a slight decrease from previous days.

Phivolcs warns that sudden steam-driven and weak phreatomagmatic explosions, ashfall, and lethal volcanic gas expulsions remain possible threats.

Entry to Taal Volcano Island, Taal Lake, and areas within a seven-kilometer radius from the main crater west of the island is strictly prohibited.

Local government units are advised to assess areas outside the seven-kilometer radius for damages and to strengthen preparedness measures.