Over the past 24 hours, the volcano has emitted 9,757 metric tons of SO2, following a period of declining emissions. ADVERTISEMENTBut the toxic gas only reached an altitude of 300 meters above Taal Volcano Island, locally known as the “Pulo,” before dispersing in the southwest direction. Taal Volcano remained under alert level 1 (low level of volcanic unrest), according to Phivolcs. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 4, the volcano emitted 10,848 MT of volcanic gas, a slight drop from the 12,669 MT emitted on Jan. 29 and 30. READ: Taal Volcano Island is ‘healing’ after 2020 eruption–DENRThe volcano released 15,145 MT of toxic volcanic gas from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, the highest so far this year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 13, 2024 22:43 UTC