(Eagle News)–Four volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in a 24-hour period.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.”
Weak steaming rising 50 meters high was also observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail.
PHIVOLCS reminded the public “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can occur and threaten areas within the Taal Volcano Island (TVI).
It reiterated that entry into TVI, Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ, especially the vicinities of the main crater and the Daang Kastila fissure remain strictly prohibited.
Local government units were advised to assess previously evacuated barangays around Taal Lake for damages and road accessibilities and to strengthen preparedness, contingency and communication measures in case of renewed unrest.
People were also advised to observe precautions due to ground displacement across fissures, possible ashfall and minor earthquakes.
PHIVOLCS said it is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity.
