BATANGAS, Philippines (The Filipino Connection) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Monday warned residents living near Taal Volcano against the effects of volcanic smog or 'vog'. Vog is a type of pollution caused by volcanoes and consists of droplets containing volcanic gas such as sulfur dioxide. In its 6 a.m. advisory, Phivolcs said high levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emissions and 3-kilometer-high steam-rich plumes have been observed from Taal's main crater in the past two days. Taal Volcano remains at Alert Level 2 and because of this, the public is reminded that the threat of sudden steam or gas-driven explosions and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur within and around Taal Volcano Island. Phivolcs also reminded the public that Taal Volcano Island is a declared permanent danger zone and entry to the area remains strictly prohibited.

Source: Philippine Star June 28, 2021 01:41 UTC