Taal Volcano emitted no ash on Wednesday but eruption threat remains—PHIVOLCS

Taal Volcano has emitted no ash since 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said.

However, PHIVOLCS said "unconsolidated ash" on Volcano Island has been blown by strong low-level winds towards the towns of Lemery and Agoncilo.

"Reports from several airlines state the presence of remobilized volcanic asj at a height of approximately 5,800 meters (19,000 feet)," PHIVOLCS said in its 4 p.m. advisory.

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PHIVOLCS said seismic records and visual observation indicated no ash emission.

In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS already said there were fewer volcanic earthquakes and reduced sulfur dioxide emissions.

Despite this, Alert Level 4 remains over the Taal Volcano due to possible hazardous explosive eruption within hours or days.

PHIVOLCS also reiterated the total evacuation of the Taal Volcano island and high-risk areas within the given 14-kilometer danger zone. —NB, GMA News