The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology logs 19 earthquakes, represented by red dots, at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The paler dots represent the location of earthquakes in the past two weeks. — Photo from Phivolcs/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano in Batangas released 3,568 tons of sulfur dioxide on Friday, according to the 24-hour monitoring of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
This is slightly less than the 4,463 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted a day before.
The Phivolcs’ bulletin posted on Saturday said that the volcano generated a plume that rose 750 meters, drifting southwest and west-northwest.
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It also indicated that the volcano logged 19 volcanic earthquakes, including 10 volcanic tremors that lasted for two to four minutes long. These are higher than the 16 volcanic earthquakes and three volcanic tremors that occurred in the volcano the day before.
Meanwhile, Alert Level 1, or low-level unrest, remains over the volcano.
The Phivolcs still prohibited occupancy and boating on Taal Lake and entry to Taal Volcano Island, which is considered a permanent danger zone, especially the main crater and Daang Kastila fissures.
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Flying any aircraft close to the volcano premises is also prohibited.
The agency reminded that possible hazards such as phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and expulsions of volcanic gas may occur. /das