A "periodic survey" was conducted by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) scientists from the Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Main Crater Lake (MCL) in Taal Volcano Island (TVI) to know its current state through...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there was no sign of an impending volcanic eruption at Taal Volcano, despite recording the second-highest sulfur dioxide emissions this year on Feb. 19. Taal Volcano ( Lizst Torres Abello) In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, February 19, monitored the second-highest flux of sulfur dioxide (SO2) since January 2024. Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vera/Manila Bulletin) In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs highlighted that the measurement of gas...
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 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...
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...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 4-A (Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has issued a travel advisory for travelers going to areas near Taal Volcano due to volcanic smog or vog. In a notice issued by DOT-Region 4-A Director...
