Under the scorching heat of the sun early this month, in an open and barren land, a team of scientists surveyed Taal Volcano Island, the first since the volcano belched tons of ash and displaced thousands of families in a steam-driven eruption nearly a year ago. There were other signs of life, like the raptors that biologists in the team surmised to have begun returning to Pulo after the eruption. Property titling and decades of human settlement on the 2,300-ha Pulo surrounded by Taal Lake has long been a political and economic issue in Batangas. The foundation organized the expedition and brought together scientists and experts from various fields and universities to survey the island as part of the “Agham ng Bulkang Taal” (Science of Taal Volcano) program. INQInquirer calls for support for the victims of Taal volcano eruption Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief to the families affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 24, 2020 20:26 UTC