Taal Volcano alert level raised; Phivolcs warns of eruption
04/10/2011Magma rising to the surface of Taal Volcano in Batangas prompted state volcanologists yesterday to push up its alert level and urged visitors to stay away.
The second stage of a five-step alert system has been imposed around Taal Volcano after increased signs of activity were detected.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said at least four disturbing recent trends indicated an eruption.
“In view of the above observations at Taal Volcano and the interpretation that magma has been intruding toward the surface, as manifested by (carbon dioxide) being released in Main Crater Lake and the increase in seismic activity, Taal Volcano’s status is now raised to Alert Level 2. With this alert status, the present activities could eventually lead to an eruption,” Phivolcs said in its Web site..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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