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Taal records 175 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours, says Phivolcs

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Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/01/12/taal-eruption-anniv-bhs-3.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Patterns of erosion made from volcanic ash are seen on Taal volcano island. <em>Basilio H. Sepe, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Taal Volcano tallied around 175 volcanic earthquakes over 24 hours, the state seismology bureau said Saturday. </p><p>In an advisory issued at 8 a.m., Phivolcs said the activity around the main crater “consisted of moderate emission of steam-laden plumes from fumarolic vents that rose 80 to 100 meters high.” </p><p>On top of the 125 volcanic earthquakes, it also recorded 131 volcanic tremors around the Batangas volcano, lasting between 1 and 15 minutes. </p><p>Phivolcs had said it recorded 252 volcanic earthquakes within 24 hours in Taal in a March 15 advisory.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/15/21/taal-volcano-generates-252-volcanic-quakes-alert-level-2-stays-phivolcs">Taal volcano generates 252 volcanic quakes; Alert level 2 stays: Phivolcs</a></li></ul><p>With the earthquakes and tremors felt, Taal stands at Alert Level 2, which signifies increased unrest. </p><p>Under the said alert level, sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ash fall, and expulsions and lethal accumulations of volcanic gas may occur and threaten areas within the Taal Volcano island.</p><p>Phivolcs in the bulletin recommended anew that entries into some areas such as the Taal Volcano Island, Taal&#x27;s Permanent Danger Zone and the vicinities of the main crater and Daang Kastila fissure &quot;must remain strictly prohibited.&quot; </p><p>Local government officials were also advised to &quot;continuously assess and strengthen the preparedness&quot; of barangays previously evacuated around taal lake in case of &quot;renewed unrest.&quot; </p><p>Pilots were also advised to avoid flying near the volcano to avoid potential hazards from sudden explosions and wind-remobilized ash. </p><p>Phivolcs also said it was &quot;closely monitoring&quot; volcanic activity around Taal, with significant developments to be &quot;immediately&quot; communicated. </p><p>On February, authorities evacuated residents of the island where the Taal volcano is located. </p><p>Taal&#x27;s eruption in January last year displaced some 350,000 people and brought ash fall around Batangas and surrounding areas, including Metro Manila.</p><div><strong> RELATED VIDEO:</strong> </div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1636293" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>MANILA - Taal Volcano tallied around 175 volcanic earthquakes over 24 hours, the state seismology bureau said Saturday. <br /> </p>

MANILA - Taal Volcano tallied around 175 volcanic earthquakes over 24 hours, the state seismology bureau said Saturday.

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Taal records 175 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours, says Phivolcs

Angela Coloma,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 20, 2021 12:55 PM PHT

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