Taal Volcano shows increased activity with 208 metric tons of SO2 emissions recorded

Taal Volcano in Batangas province has shown increased activity, with a significant rise in sulfur dioxide emissions and volcanic earthquakes reported by Phivolcs.

Phivolcs recorded 208 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions in the last 24 hours, with plumes reaching 800 meters and classified as moderate emissions drifting southwest.

In the past 48 hours, Taal registered 56 volcanic earthquakes and 26 volcanic tremor episodes.

From November 1 to 30, the volcano logged a cumulative total of 514 volcanic earthquakes and 98 tremors, exceeding figures from October and September.

Phivolcs defines volcanic earthquakes as resulting from magmatic processes, while tremors are low-frequency seismic vibrations caused by magma movement or small explosions within the volcano.

Despite the heightened activity, Taal remains under Alert Level 1, indicating abnormal conditions and persistent unrest.