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Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3
MANILA – The Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) still prevails over Taal Volcano after the phreatomagmatic eruption of the main crater on Saturday morning and subsequent twin phreatomagmatic events early Sunday morning.
The Taal Volcano Network (TVN) seismic records and visual cameras captured 800 meter- and 400-meter-tall plumes from the main crater that drifted southwest.
Phreatomagmatic eruptions result from the interaction between magma and water.
In the past 24 hours, the TVN recorded 14 volcanic earthquakes, including 10 volcanic tremor events having durations of two to three minutes, and four low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin on Sunday morning.
Activity at the main crater was dominated by upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in its lake which generated plumes 1,000 meters tall that drifted southwest.
Sulfur dioxide emission averaged 6,957 tonnes/day on Friday.
Residents of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk villages Bilibinwang and Banyaga, Agoncillo and Boso-boso, Gulod and eastern Bugaan East, Laurel, Batangas started evacuating on Saturday due to the possible hazards of pyroclastic density currents and volcanic tsunami should stronger eruptions subsequently occur.
In Agoncillo, 1,689 individuals have already left their homes as of Saturday afternoon.
They are scattered in nine schools in and the outside the municipality while another five are staying in another village not required to evacuate yet. (PR)
Maria Teresa Belmin
March 29, 2022 at 11:09 PM
Sana matigil na ang pag aalburuto ng bulkang Taal..sana di na maulit pa yung dinanas ng mga residente na sobrang naapektohan nung nakaraang pagsabog ng bulkan.Hindi pa man sila nakakabangon mula sa matinding pinsala sa pagsabog ng nasabing bulkan noong nakaraang taon tapos eto naman ngayon nagbabadya ang pwedeng panganib na dala mula sa sa usok na nanggagaling sa bunganga ng bulkan.Mas mabuti na yung mas maaga nakapag evacuate na agad yung mga residente at naging matalino at handa na sila kung anong pwede nilang gawing unang hakbang para maisalba ang buhay at ng iba pa nilang kagamitan.Magdasal lang tayong lahat at maging mapagmatyag sa ating paligid para alam natin kung paano tayo makakaiwas sa panganib na dala ng mga sakuna.
Nicole Angeles
March 30, 2022 at 7:39 PM
It is sad to think that it was only a few years ago when the volcano erupted and now it is becoming active again while the area was not fully recovered when the volcano erupted. I think it is time for the government to make a plan so that casualties do not increase. Those near the volcano have to evacuate together with their pets, so that it will not repeat what happened again that they are only evacuating when the volcano started to erupt, it better to be prepared. The government also should start to prepare the evacuation center and make sure that relief goods are ready. But still let’s pray that the volcano will calm so that people and animals living there will not suffer again.
Archie O. Tulod
March 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Preparedness is always be the key. Natural disasters are unexpected events, we have no other choice but to follow and put self awareness. Thankful ako sa mga articles like this, since it helps po para maaware rin kaming mga hindi naaapektuhan ng disaster na ito.
Mae Baldeniza
March 31, 2022 at 12:19 AM
This was alarming especially to the residents of the said area. Thank you for letting us know . Honestly, I dont know about this untill I read this article. I hope my relatives would be fine .
Ivan Cris Ongco
March 31, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Keep safe, everyone!
Mary Joy Valdevieso
March 31, 2022 at 8:37 PM
Natural Disasters like Volcanic Eruption is really a dangerous one. It can kill thousands or even millions of people if not be guarded by the professionals regarding the activities of the Taal Volcano. I really appreciate the actions made by the Taal Volcano Network (TVN) for disseminating information that can increase the awareness of the people of what is happening to the Volcano. We can’t control the nature and the only thing we could do is to protect our people. Making sure that all the residence of the affected areas are already evacuated to a safer place. And I also hope that these people could be responsible enough to do their part. Life is so precious that we should treat it as our only treasure given by God. May this disaster ends immediately and well, and praying for the safety of all the people there. Their safety is what matters the most.