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PHIVOLCS records 268 volcanic earthquakes in Taal in past 24 hours

PHIVOLCS records 268 volcanic earthquakes in Taal in past 24 hours
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Phivolcs raises Taal Volcano s alert status to Level 2 amid increasing unrest

(Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) “This means that there is probable magmatic activity that may or may not lead to an eruption,” Phivolcs said. The agency’s monitoring network recorded a total of 28 volcanic tremor episodes, four low frequency volcanic earthquakes, and one hybrid earthquake at shallow depths of less than 1.5 kilometers beneath the Taal Volcano Island (TVI) in the past 24 hours–from 8 a.m., March 8 to 8 a.m., March 9. Phivolcs observed that volcanic tremors have increased seismic energy compared to previously recorded episodes and ranged between three to 17 minutes in duration.  It said the total number of volcanic tremor events has risen to 866 since the onset of increased activity on Feb. 13.

Taal Volcano s unrest: What to do before, during and after a volcanic eruption

(Ali Vicoy / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) As such, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) advised local government officials in areas near the Taal Volcano Island (TVI) to prepare for any eventuality including the conduct of evacuation activities, relief support operations, and integration of COVID-19 health protocols in evacuation centers. “The NDRRMC is constantly monitoring the situation of Taal, and our regional DRRMC for Calabarzon has already reminded all LGUs [local government units] around the Volcano Island to ensure readiness for any possibility,” said Office of Civil Defense (OCD) spokesperson Mark Timbal. OCD is the implementing agency of the NDRRMC.

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