The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday morning raised the status of Taal Volcano to alert level 2 due to increased unrest.
Based on the latest bulletin of PHIVOLCS, a total of 28 volcanic tremors were recorded, four low frequency volcanic earthquakes, and an earthquake with a depth of 1.5 kilometers within the past 24 hours.
Volcanic tremors have increased seismic energy compared to previously recorded episodes and ranged between three to 17 minutes in duration. The total number of volcanic tremor events has risen to 866 since the onset of increased activity on 13 February.
PHIVOLCS said there is “probable magmatic activity that may or may not lead to an eruption” in the current alert status. Evacuation is not yet recommended, but the volcano island remains to be a permanent danger zone.
– PTV News
