The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 15 volcanic earthquakes and 11 volcanic tremors in Taal Volcano in Batangas in the past 24 hours.
In its 3 November bulletin, Phivolcs said the earthquakes and tremors lasted for around one to four minutes. It added that its main crater lake’s temperature remained at 69.3°C last recorded on 9 October.
It also had sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 318 tons per day on 31 October. A 600-meter high plume was observed drifting southwest, with slight inflation on Taal Volcano Island.
Taal Volcano recently had minor eruptions including a series of phreatic and phreatomagmatic bursts last 26 October. In October, Taal registered 367 volcanic quakes and 69 tremors.
Taal Volcano has recently experienced minor eruptions, including a series of phreatic and phreatomagmatic bursts.
Alert Level 1 remains in effect indicating abnormal activity. Phivolcs warned of possible hazards including steam-driven explosions, volcanic quakes, thin ashfall and accumulation of toxic gas.
Entry in Taal Volcano Island also remains strictly prohibited along with flying an aircraft near the volcano’s summit.