At least 113 volcanic tremor episodes of Taal Volcano were recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
This is slightly higher compared to the 69 tremors recorded last Thursday in the active volcano.
PHIVOLCS said weak steam-laden plumes were emitted by fumarolic activity at the vents of the volcano’s main crater.
State volcanologists also said that a temperature of 74.6°C and pH of 1.59 were measured from the Main Crater Lake respectively on February 18 and 12.
The agency reminded the public that Alert Level 1 is maintained over Taal Volcano, which means sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur.
Early this month the local government of Batangas continues to prepare its residents amid the threat of Taal Volcano.
Residents living near the permanent danger zone are being urged to evacuate while the volcano island has been declared off-limits.
Around 2,000 residents of Taal Volcano island evacuated the area following the increased activities within the volcano.
Evacuees were brought to nearby provinces of Cavite and Laguna to make sure health standards will be followed.
