The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday raised the status of Taal Volcano from Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2, citing that the volcano showed increased unrest in the last few days.
In its latest advisory, Phivolcs said that since February 13 the volcano has been exhibiting unrest on the following parameters: volcanic earthquakes, changes in the main crater lake, ground deformation, and “microgravity changes.”
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Alert Level 2 also indicates that magmatic activities inside the volcano may or may not lead to an eruption.
Evacuation is not yet recommended but the Taal volcano island is still off limits.
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“Local government units are advised to continuously assess previously evacuated barangays around Taal Lake for damages and road accessibilities and to strengthen preparedness, contingency, and communication measures in case of renewed unrest,” Phivolcs said.
Taal Volcano last erupted on January 2020. (TDT)
