Taal Volcano emitted 900-meter tall plume in past 24 hours —PHIVOLCS

A moderate” 900-meter high plume drifting northeast was recorded in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Sunday. 

As of 5 a.m., PHIVOLCS said the plume emission “pronounced upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the Main Crater Lake” of Taal Volcano in Batangas.

Four volcanic earthquakes were also logged.

On Saturday, Taal Volcano generated 6,304 tonnes of sulfur dioxide.

The western Taal Volcano Island was also observed to have a short-term inflation, while Taal Caldera has long-term deflation on the ground.

The acidity level in Taal’s main crater lake also remained at 0.48, while its temperature was at 74.1 degrees Celsius.

Entry to Taal Volcano Island which is under the Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and flying any aircraft close to the volcano are not allowed.

PHIVOLCS also warned that hazards such as steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas may occur at Taal Volcano.

Kanlaon Volcano

Meanwhile, Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Island recorded three volcanic earthquakes as of Sunday.

PHIVOLCS said Kanlaon Volcano’s plume was obscured, and its edifice was inflated.

The last time it generated 1,089 tonnes of sulfur dioxide was on June 5.

Entry into the four-kilometer radius PDZ of Kanlaon Volcano, and flying any aircraft close to it are prohibited.

Possible hazards like sudden steam-driven or phreatic eruptions may also occur, according to PHIVOLCS.

Both Taal Volcano and Kanlaon Volcano are under Alert Level 1, meaning they have “low-level unrest.” —Giselle Ombay/KG, GMA Integrated News