Taal Volcano erupts early morning of Oct. 1, Phivolcs reports
- Taal Volcano erupted early Sunday, lasting from 1:59 a.m. to 2:15 a.m., according to Phivolcs
- Alert Level 1 remains in effect, with the agency noting two volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours
- Crater lake temperature reached 68.7°C, while sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 563 tons per day
- A weak 500-meter plume rose southwest, with slight swelling detected on Taal Volcano Island
MAKI-TINGIN KA NAMAN: Pwede ka nang mag-comment sa mga artikulo ng KAMI! Subukan mo, madali lang!
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Taal Volcano emitted a weak eruption early Sunday morning.
Source: Facebook
According to the agency, the eruption began before 2:00 a.m. and lasted until around 2:15 a.m.
Despite the activity, Phivolcs said the volcano remains under Alert Level 1, which indicates low-level unrest and the possibility of sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions.
As of now, Phivolcs is still gathering additional details regarding the early morning eruption.
Like and share our Facebook posts to support the KAMI team! Share your thoughts in the comments. We love reading them!
In its latest 24-hour monitoring bulletin, the agency recorded two volcanic earthquakes around the Taal Volcano area.
The bulletin also highlighted that the main crater lake temperature reached 68.7 degrees Celsius, indicating continued heat activity beneath the surface.
In addition, sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 563 tons per day as of September 27, showing persistent volcanic gas release.
Phivolcs further reported that a weak plume rose up to 500 meters high and drifted toward the southwest.
Slight swelling was also detected on Taal Volcano Island, a sign of ongoing ground deformation that suggests magma movement beneath the volcano.
Authorities continue to remind the public that entry into Taal Volcano Island is strictly prohibited due to the potential dangers posed by sudden explosions and high concentrations of volcanic gases.
Communities surrounding Taal are advised to remain vigilant and follow updates from Phivolcs as the agency continues close monitoring of the volcano’s activity.
Taal Volcano, located in Batangas, is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.
In other news, VP Sara Duterte revealed in a statement that her father was found unconscious inside his ICC detention facility and later subjected to medical tests. The Vice President criticized the ICC, saying it failed to address even an “easily treatable” ingrown toenail and ignored calls for a 24-hour caregiver. She denounced the detention as unjust and inhuman, stressing it amounts to punishment without conviction. VP Sara urged the ICC to act immediately, calling for proper care and humanitarian consideration for the former president.
Still in other news, a taxi was severely damaged after a large tree fell on it inside Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. The incident was caused by the strong winds from Severe Tropical Storm Opong (#OpongPH). The taxi driver was reported safe and escaped without injury, despite the vehicle being crushed. Araneta City management confirmed the cause and committed to providing assistance for the driver and the vehicle's repair.
Bagong feature: Tingnan ang mga balitang para sa'yo ➡️ hanapin ang "Recommended for you" block at mag-enjoy!
Source: KAMI.com.gh
