MANILA, Philippines — Alert Level 2 is still up over Taal Volcano as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday morning that 51 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the area in the last 24 hours.
According to Phivolcs’ 8 a.m. bulletin, 23 of the recorded earthquakes were “episodes of volcanic tremor” lasting for two to six minutes.
One hybrid earthquake was also recorded.
“Activity at the main crater consisted of weak emission of steam-laden plumes from fumarolic vents that rose five meters high,” Phivolcs said.
Phivolcs likewise said that temperature highs of 71.8 degrees celcius and pH (meas…
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