Taal Volcano active with increased sulfur dioxide emissions

Taal Volcano remains active despite appearing calm, with increased sulfur dioxide emissions and volcanic quakes observed.

On February 3, sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 231 tonnes per day, more than double the previous measurement of 97 tonnes on February 1.

PHIVOLCS recorded 124 volcanic earthquakes on February 3, including two with magnitudes 3.2 and 2.3, indicating ongoing magmatic activity beneath the volcano.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was felt in Laurel, Agoncillo, Lemery (Batangas), and Tagaytay City (Cavite) on February 3.

Moderate to voluminous emission of dirty white steam-laden plumes up to 800 meters tall have been observed.

Alert Level 3 remains in effect, warning of potential sudden steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall, and lethal gas expulsions.