The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded three phreatic events and volcanic smog at Taal volcano in Batangas on Friday night, August 2.
Phreatic eruptions are steam-driven explosions that come about when water is heated by volcanic activity. These occurred at 7:15, 7:19, and 7:23 in the evening.
Sulfur dioxide emissions came up to 3,309 tons, and the enormous plumes issuing from the volcano reached 2,100 meters in height. These drifted southeast.
On the same day, three volcanic eruptions jolted the area.
Volcanologists do not expect any eruptions however; Taal is still at Alert Level 1.
Seeing as hazards such as phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, expulsions of volcanic gas, and minor ashfall may still take place, they advised that entry into the permanent danger zone be barred.
The Philippines is situated in the western portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it susceptible to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, according to the Asian Disaster Reduction Center.
Taal is only second to Mayon in frequency of eruptions in the country.
