PHIVOLCS issues precautionary advisory for Taal Volcano

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PHIVOLCS issues precautionary advisory for Taal Volcano

Mon Rodelas,

ABS-CBN News

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People residing in Laurel, town surrounding the Taal Volcano in Batangas, go about their chores a day after volcanic smog clears from Volcano island in Taal Batangas on August 20, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/FilePeople residing in Laurel, town surrounding the Taal Volcano in Batangas, go about their chores a day after volcanic smog clears from Volcano island in Taal Batangas on August 20, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Sunday warned about the potential for a steam-driven or minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano. 

This comes after they observed an increase in seismic energy and noted that there hasn’t been any visible gas emissions. 

However, Dr. Teresito Bacolcol, the director of PHIVOLCS, made it clear that this advisory is a precautionary measure and not a forecast of an imminent eruption. 

“Nag-ano lang tayo ng pwedeng magkaroon ng sudden phreatic eruptions. It's possible. Pwede ring wala. So, naglabas lang tayo ng advisory saying na ito 'yung nakikita natin… Pwedeng magkaroon ng sudden steam-driven or minor explosive eruption,” Bacolcol explained. 

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He mentioned that the increase in seismic activity, coupled with the absence of steam plumes, might indicate a blockage in the volcano’s gas channels. 

"So, pwedeng magkaroon ito ng na-block 'yung pathways. So, itong blockage and trap pressure beneath sa volcano, so pwedeng magkaroon ng overpressurization, pwedeng magkaroon ng sudden release. So, it can cause a steam-driven or pwede ring magkaroon ng minor phreatic eruptions. So, kaya kami naglabas ng advisory," he added. 

The agency is closely monitoring the volcanic activities of Taal and strongly reminds the public to steer clear of Taal Volcano Island, which is considered a permanent danger zone.

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