More quakes recorded in Taal

MANILA – The average sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission in Taal Volcano has decreased in the past 24 hours, while more volcanic quakes have been recorded, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday.

SO2 emission measured 67 tonnes, compared to 105 tonnes recorded the previous day.

There were 101 volcanic earthquakes, including four low-frequency events. This indicates an

increase from the 87 volcanic quakes with one low-frequency event the previous day. The earthquakes signify magmatic activity beneath the Taal edifice that could lead to eruptive activity at the main crater, according to Phivolcs. Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, which means sudden steam-driven and weak phreatomagmatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall, and lethal volcanic gas expulsions can still occur and threaten areas within Taal Volcano Island and nearby lakeshores. Meanwhile, plume emission reached 50 to 100 meters tall, same height recorded on February 10.

PNA photo MANY pedestrians and commuters use the Litex footbridge along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City which will be removed for the construction of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-7. The Manggahan station of MRT 7 will be constructed nearby which will have an integrated footbridge for pedestrians.