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(Screenshot from Phivolcs' Facebook page) MANILA-Degassing from the Taal Volcano main crater has been "noticeably" more active these past days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday. In a Facebook post, Phivolcs said Taal Volcano's sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission has been increasing since March 6, reaching 15,900 tonnes on March 9. Alert Level 2 (increased unrest) is maintained over the Taal Volcano, which means that sudden steam or gas-driven explosions, volcanic quakes, minor ashfall and lethal expulsions of volcanic gas may occur and t...

(File photo) MANILA - A phreatomagmatic burst occurred within the main crater of Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Thursday night. Phreatomagmatic eruptions are caused by the interaction of magma and water. Eruptions normally consist of multiple explosive events, the interval of which may vary. The eruption on Thursday happened around 4:16 p.m. and lasted for 27 seconds. It generated white plume 300 meters high. No eruption followed, according to Phivolcs. In the Taal Volcano bulletin issued at 8 a.m., Phivolcs said no volcanic earthquake was ...