29 quakes recorded in Taal Volcano; Alert Level 2 stays

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of earthquakes being recorded in Taal Volcano has decreased to just 29 in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Of the 29 volcanic quakes, 23 were tremors that lasted one to 12 minutes, and six were low frequency volcanic earthquakes and low-level background tremors that started at 9:05 a.m. on April 8.

Phivolcs also observed “very weak” emission of ten-meter steam-laden plumes from the volcano’s vents.

As of April 24, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission averaged 1,051 tons per day.

Phivolcs also said ground deformation parameters recorded a “very slow and steady inflation and expansion of t…

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