The recent resurgence of Taal Volcano, marked by its emission of volcanic smog, poses a significant threat to both human health and the region’s agricultural and infrastructural integrity. As reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the emergence of this volcanic smog, often referred to as “vog,” is a cause for concern. … Read more
The Taal Volcano in Batangas saw phreatomagmatic bursts on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Between 8:50 and 9:50 a.m., Taal Volcano’s main crater experienced a total of 19 “very weak” phreatomagmatic bursts coming from a vent on its northeastern flank. and 1:30 p.m. Phivolcs said Friday. Phivolcs continued, “Some … Read more
The Taal Volcano in Batangas has shown symptoms of unrest in the previous 24 hours, with volcanic earthquakes and plumes reported, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Twenty-eight volcanic earthquakes lasting four to twelve minutes were reported, accompanied by low-level background tremors, according to PHIVOLCS’ bulletin. At the volcano, voluminous plumes up … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported on Wednesday that volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emissions from Taal Volcano had increased to their highest level since July 11. According to a PHIVOLCS advisory, a total of 12,125 tonnes of volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emitted by Taal Volcano on Wednesday morning was recorded. The volume of … Read more
Over 7,000 people living in the vicinity of the Taal Volcano have been relocated and are being sheltered in evacuation centers or staying with family and friends, according to the government’s disaster agency on Thursday, only days after the volcano erupted. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) stated in its status report … Read more
Phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano from 3:16 PM – 3:21 PM today, viewed from the Main Crater station. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) uploaded a video viewed from the Main Crater of Taal Volcano. This serves as notice for the raising of the alert status of Taal from Alert Level 2 (increasing … Read more
Human activities and not smog from Taal Volcano caused the haze that covered Metro Manila the past two days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Recently, ABS-CBN news report stated that Taal Volcano Island is blanketed with volcanic smog or vog Tuesday due to continuous sulfur dioxide emissions by the Taal Volcano. Phivolcs … Read more
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) placed the volcano on alert level 2 on Tuesday, many of the residents voluntarily evacuated and stayed with relatives even without an order from the authorities. According to ABS-CBN report, An estimated 100 families from Lemery, Batangas voluntarily evacuated due to fear of the threat of Taal Volcano. … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded six (6) volcanic earthquakes today August 19, 2020 while remains at alert level 1. On Wednesday, the the Philippine Volcanology agency has released it’s latest update regarding the Taal Volcano, as it shows signs of irregularities and unrest after an earthquake was recorded yesterday. According … Read more
The Agoncillo local government is now closely monitoring the aftermath of Taal Volcano “moderate steaming” reaching 200 to 300 meters high on Wednesday night. According to Mayor Daniel Reyes, Agoncillo’s Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has been alerted pending an update from the Phivolcs. Watch the full video below: Although it is reported … Read more
