MANILA, Philippines — High levels of sulfur dioxide emission are still being observed from the main crater of the Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday. Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum confirmed to INQUIRER.net in a text message that this level of emission is still considered high. In an advisory on Saturday, Phivolcs said it has observed high levels of SO2 gas emissions from Taal’s main crater. Phivolcs noted in its Monday bulletin that the Taal Volcano Island (TVI) started to deflate in April this year while the Taal region continues to undergo “very slow extension” since 2020. Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2021 16:52 UTC