Taal Volcano has recorded increased seismic activity, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 23. Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vera/Manila Bulletin) The active volcano in Batangas logged 66 volcanic tremors lasting one to five minutes on Nov....
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Nov. 15 observed "elevated" sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission from Taal Volcano. (Manila Bulletin file photo) From 10,539 tons of sulfur dioxide on Nov. 14, Phivolcs recorded 11,695 tons on Nov. 15. Phivolcs also...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Nov. 14 said increased seismic activity, from 45 to 79 volcanic tremor events—with a duration of two to seven minutes—were observed over Taal Volcano. (Manila Bulletin file photo) Phivolcs also said...
TAAL, Batangas – An outgoing barangay chairman was arrested for shooting his drinking buddy in a drinking spree in Barangay Bolbok here on Sunday afternoon, November 12. Police identified the suspect as Barangay Bolbok Chairman Herman. Investigation said the suspect and the victim, Franco...
Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin) Despite the highest recorded sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano this year, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there is no need to raise the active volcano’s alert status just yet. “Hindi pa kailangang...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 9, announced that Taal Volcano has registered its highest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission in 2023. Taal Volcano (Manila Bulletin File) "This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year," Philvolcs said...
Taal Volcano (File photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reminded the public against the dangers of exposure to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano after it was monitored anew in several areas in Calabarzon (Region 4A). OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has detected an increase in the number of volcanic earthquakes in Taal in the past 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. Photo credit to Pixabay In its bulletin on Tuesday, Oct. 31, Phivolcs reported 79 volcanic...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed “increased” and “continuous” degassing activity from Taal Volcano on Thursday, Oct. 12. Photo from Pixabay In a 6 p.m. advisory, Phivolcs said volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal’s main crater had...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Oct. 9, observed the upwelling of hot volcanic fluids at the Main Crater Lake and sulfur dioxide emission (SO2) of 2,887 tons a day causing the formation of vog around Taal Volcano. Photo credit to Pixabay There is a...
Around 850 individuals suffered from respiratory-related illnesses as a result of the volcanic smog that hit Batangas and other areas near the Taal Volcano last week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday, Sept. 28. NDRRMC deputy spokesman Diego...
CUENCA, Batangas (PNA) – The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) in this town reported that an undetermined number of residents have sought hospital care after prolonged exposure to volcanic smog (vog). In an interview on Tuesday, September 26, Michael Abanador, assistant...
