171 quakes monitored in Taal in 24 hours; alert level 3 still raised

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(Eagle News) — Over 100 volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 171 earthquakes in the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, included 157 tremors that lasted for one minute to 97 minutes and a low background tremor. A steam plume rising up to 1500 meters was also monitored. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged at 6134 tons on July 12. PHIVOLCS said the […]