Alert level 2 stays, 99 earthquakes recorded in 24 hours - Phivolcs

by Nimfa Estrellado March 30, 2021 Webcam imagery of Taal volcano today (Photo fro...

by Nimfa Estrellado
March 30, 2021

Webcam imagery of Taal volcano today (Photo from @NDRRMC_OpCen/twitter)

Taal Volcano has recorded 99 earthquakes including 83 volcanic tremors in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on March 30, 2021.

According to Phivolcs, the Taal Volcano Network has recorded 99 volcanic earthquakes, including 83 volcanic tremors that lasted 1 to 24 minutes. and16 low frequency volcanic earthquakes. Meanwhile, poor evaporation, with a height of five 5, from fumaroles or gas vents occurred in the Main Crater.



He said the emission of sulfur dioxide or SO2 was approximately 1073 tons per day on March 29, 2021. Main Crater lake last measured a high temperature of 71.8ºC on March 4, 2021 and acidity with pH 1.59 on 12th February 2021.

Measurements of volcanic ground deformation based on electronic tilt, continuous GPS and InSAR data indicate slow and continuous swelling of the Taal region since the volcanic eruption in January 2020.



In sum, the aforementioned bases may indicate continued turbulence of magma in the lower part of the volcano.

For now, Taal Volcano still remains at Alert Level 2 and Phivolcs continues to keep the public around it due to the possibility of steam-driven or phreatic eruption, volcanic earthquake, partial ash and dangerous accumulation or emission of volcanic gas.



At Alert Level 2, steam-driven or phreatic eruption, volcanic earthquake, partial ash and dangerous accumulation or emission of volcanic gas can suddenly occur and ravage the surroundings of Taal Volcano Island or TVI.

Phivolcs strongly proposes to strictly prohibit the entry of anyone into TVI, which is the Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ of Taal Volcano, especially in the case of the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, and the residence and boating in the lake of Language.

Local governments are encouraged to continue to assess and confirm the preparedness of previously evacuated barangays around Lake Taal in the event of another volcanic eruption.

Civil aviation officials should urge pilots to avoid flying near the volcano because of the flying ash and rock that can be caused by a sudden volcanic eruption.

Phivolcs closely monitors the condition of Taal Volcano 24/7 and is ready to immediately notify any changes to all concerned.

It is strictly forbidden for anyone to enter Taal Volcano Island and its main crater as well as residence and boating on Taal lake. (with a report from Phivolcs)