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Mayon, Kanlaon, Taal Show Varying Levels Of Activity
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Three volcanoes in the Philippines have recently shown signs of activity.
Mayon, Kanlaon, and Taal have been closely monitored by experts to ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has reported that the Mayon Volcano in Albay Province is currently at Alert Level 3, which means a relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous eruption is possible within weeks or even days.
According to the PHIVOLCS bulletin as of 8:00 a.m. on June 10, Mayon Volcano has exhibited significant signs of unrest, including one volcanic earthquake and 59 rockfall events.
Additionally, the banaag or crater glow has been visible, illuminating the night sky with its fiery glow.
The release of sulfur dioxide gas, measured at 417 tons per day on June 9, further confirms the heightened activity.
Lava debris resulting from rockfall events has been deposited in the south and southeastern gullies, situated within a distance of 1,500 meters from the summit crater.
Plume steaming has been observed, drifting towards the southeast, and ground deformation suggests swelling within the volcano.
Moving to the province of Negros Oriental, Kanlaon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 1, indicating low activity.
PHIVOLCS said that although no volcanic earthquakes have been recorded, the volcano's ground deformation indicates some inflation. The sulfur dioxide flux measured on June 5 was recorded at 1,089 tons per day.
Plume steaming, reaching heights of 500 meters, has been observed, drifting towards the northeast.
In Batangas province, Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating minor unrest. However, it has experienced 11 volcanic earthquakes, including four volcanic tremors ranging from 3 to 97 minutes in duration.
Sulfur dioxide emissions have been significant, with a flux of 2,941 tons per day recorded on June 8.
Plume steaming, reaching heights of 1,500 meters, has been observed, drifting towards the northeast.
The presence of upwelling hot volcanic fluids in the Main Crater Lake is an additional cause for concern.
Ground deformation has been noted, with short-term inflation in the northwestern part of Taal and long-term subsidence in the larger Taal Caldera.
Mayon, Kanlaon, and Taal have been closely monitored by experts to ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has reported that the Mayon Volcano in Albay Province is currently at Alert Level 3, which means a relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous eruption is possible within weeks or even days.
According to the PHIVOLCS bulletin as of 8:00 a.m. on June 10, Mayon Volcano has exhibited significant signs of unrest, including one volcanic earthquake and 59 rockfall events.
Additionally, the banaag or crater glow has been visible, illuminating the night sky with its fiery glow.
The release of sulfur dioxide gas, measured at 417 tons per day on June 9, further confirms the heightened activity.
Lava debris resulting from rockfall events has been deposited in the south and southeastern gullies, situated within a distance of 1,500 meters from the summit crater.
Plume steaming has been observed, drifting towards the southeast, and ground deformation suggests swelling within the volcano.
Moving to the province of Negros Oriental, Kanlaon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 1, indicating low activity.
PHIVOLCS said that although no volcanic earthquakes have been recorded, the volcano's ground deformation indicates some inflation. The sulfur dioxide flux measured on June 5 was recorded at 1,089 tons per day.
Plume steaming, reaching heights of 500 meters, has been observed, drifting towards the northeast.
In Batangas province, Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating minor unrest. However, it has experienced 11 volcanic earthquakes, including four volcanic tremors ranging from 3 to 97 minutes in duration.
Sulfur dioxide emissions have been significant, with a flux of 2,941 tons per day recorded on June 8.
Plume steaming, reaching heights of 1,500 meters, has been observed, drifting towards the northeast.
The presence of upwelling hot volcanic fluids in the Main Crater Lake is an additional cause for concern.
Ground deformation has been noted, with short-term inflation in the northwestern part of Taal and long-term subsidence in the larger Taal Caldera.
Jun 10, 2023
