Phivolcs sees more signs of magma movement in Taal Volcano
Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:46:39 +0000
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) maintained its Alert Level 4 over Taal Volcano as more signs of magma movement were observed, indicating possible major eruptions.
The agency said activity at the main crater in 24 hours was “characterized by steady steam emission and infrequent weak explosions that generated ash plumes 500 to 1000 meters tall and dispersed ash southwest of the Main Crater.”
Aside from continuous quakes, low-frequency earthquakes and the sudden rise in sulfur emission were also observed, Phivolcs chief Director Renato Solidum said.
In 24 hours, Phivolcs recorded 23 plotted volcanic earthquakes and 12 low-frequency earthquakes out of the 673 recorded quakes. Sulfur emission spiked to an average of 4,353 tonnes/day from only 1,442 tonnes/day.
Solidum explained that two bodies of magma were observed: one underneath the Taal Volcano Island, which caused the explosion last Sunday and Monday. Another body of magma is supplying the first body of magma underneath.
DIVINA NOVA JOY DELA CRUZ