(Eagle News)–Four earthquakes and weak steaming were recorded at Taal within 24 hours.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes at the volcano, which remain on alert level 1, “are associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.”
The weak steaming was observed from fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail.
PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “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).”
Entry into TVI, Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ, especially the vicinities of the main crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, should remain strictly prohibited, it said.
Local government units were advised to “continuously 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.”
“DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately communicated to all stakeholders,” it added.
