Taal volcano, Luzon, Philippines: news & activity updates

PHIVOLCS reported that the increased unrest at Taal continued during 8-14 November. Daily pronounced upwelling of gases and hot fluids in the lake generated steam-and-gas plumes that rose as high as 1 km above the crater and drifted SW. Sulfur dioxide emissions were 5282-11,499 tonnes per day (t/d); the highest being recorded on 9 November. Read allPHIVOLCS reported increased and continuous gas emissions at Taal in a special report issued on 12 October. Pronounced upwelling of gasses and hot fluids in the lake produced short plumes that drifted SW. Sulfur dioxide emissions were as high as 9,762 tonnes per day (t/d), the highest measurement recorded in 2023; emissions in September and October averaged 3,781 t/d. Read allThe low-level unrest at the volcano continues. Read allPHIVOLCS reported ongoing unrest at Taal during 19-26 September. Upwelling gasses and hot fluids in the lake were visible during daily observations. Daily emissions of gas-and-steam rose from Main Crater Lake as high as 3 km and drifted in multiple directions. Read all PHIVOLCS reported ongoing unrest at Taal during 13-18 September. Daily emissions of gas-and-steam rose from Main Crater Lake generally as high as 2.4 km, were sometimes voluminous, and drifted ENE, ESE, SW, and NW. Upwelling gasses and fluids in the lake were visible during daily observations. Read allPHIVOLCS reported that a series of seven significant but shallow tremors were recorded at Taal by all 15 seismic stations of the Taal Volcano Network during 0609-0900 on 13 July. Most of the events were located SE of Taal Volcano Island (TVI). Infrared camera images of Main Crater lake indicated increased thermal output. Read all PHIVOLCS reported that a series of seven significant but shallow tremors were recorded at Taal by all 15 seismic stations of the Taal Volcano Network during 0609-0900 on 13 July. Most of the events were located SE of Taal Volcano Island (TVI). Infrared camera images of Main Crater lake indicated increased thermal output. Read allPHIVOLCS reported continuing unrest at Taal during 26 June-4 July. Daily white steam-and-gas plumes, voluminous during the first half of the week, rose as high as 2.4 km above the lake and drifted NE, NW, S, and SW; voggy conditions were reported during 2-3 July. Upwelling gasses and hot fluids in the lake were periodically visible. Read all