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(PNA file photo) MANILA - An increase in volcanic sulfur dioxide (S02) emission has been observed in the Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday said. A total of 12,125 tons of S02 gas was recorded on Wednesday, the highest since the volcano was placed under Alert Level 1 (low-level unrest) last July 11. This volcanic gas is expected to drift northeast of the Taal Volcano Island. In an advisory, Phivolcs said the increased degassing has been visible in the form of upwelling in the Main Crater Lake and voluminous steam-rich plume activity in the past three days. The average S02 emission since July 15 was 4,952 tons per day, higher than the 1,290 tons/day average between May and mid-July this year. Phivolcs said volcanic smog or vog has been observed since Tuesday over the western Taal Caldera, and reported to have been heavy over the town proper of Laurel and Barangay Banyaga in Agoncillo, where damage to vegetation was also documente ....

Batangas City , Tagaytay City , Taal Volcano , Renato Solidum Jr , Taal Caldera , Barangay Banyaga , Philippine Institute Of Volcanology , Philippine Institute , Alert Level , Main Crater Lake , Bugaan East , Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum , Na File Photo Manila An Increase In Volcanic Sulfur Dioxide S02 Emission Has Been Observed The Taal Volcano , He Philippine Institute Of Volcanology And Seismology Phivolcs On Wednesday Saida Total 12 , 125 Tons Of S02 Gas Was Recorded On Wednesday , He Highest Since The Volcano Was Placed Under Alert Level 1 Low Unrest Last July 11 This Volcanic Gas Is Expected To Drift Northeast Of Taal Island In An Advisory , Hivolcs Said The Increased Degassing Has Been Visible In Form Of Upwelling Main Crater Lake And Voluminous Steam Rich Plume Activity Past Three Days Average S02 Emission Since July 15 Was 4 , 952 Tons Per Day , Igher Than The 1 , 290 Tons Day Average Between May And Mid July This Year Phivolcs Said Volcanic Smog Or Vog Has Been Observed Since Tuesday Over The Western Taal Caldera , Nd Reported To Have Been Heavy Over The Town Proper Of Laurel And Barangay Banyaga In Agoncillo , Here Damage To Vegetation Was Also Documented By Municipal Officials Quot Sulfur Stench Reported Residents Of Tagaytay City And Bugaan East , Uot The Advisory Read Vog Consists Of Fine Droplets Containing Volcanic Gas Which Is Acidic And Can Cause Irritation Eyes , Hroat And Respiratory Tract In Severities Depending On The Gas Concentrations Durations Of Exposure People Who May Be Particularly Sensitive To Vog Are Those With Asthma , Ung Disease And Heart , The Elderly ,