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Taal Volcano Is In Alert Level 3: Phivolcs Ordered Evacuation To Affected Areas

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised the status of Taal Volcano to alert level to 3 as it spewed plumes. Alert Level 3 also means magma is near or at the surface, and activity could lead to hazardous eruption.

Evacuation has been ordered for residents near the crater to move on the safer ground. Phivolcs has already recorded three earthquakes recorded related to the eruption. The agency reminded the public that the volcano's main crater was strictly off limits due to sudden steam explosions and the possible release of lethal volcanic gases. 

The danger zones may be expanded up to eight kilometers from the active crater.

TAAL VOLCANO BULLETIN (UPDATE) - 12 January 2020 04:00 PM

"This serves as notice for the raising of the alert status of Taal from Alert Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest). 

"As of 1404H (2:04 PST), Taal Volcano Main Crater has escalated its eruptive activity, generating an eruption plume 1 kilometer-high accompanied by volcanic tremor and felt earthquakes in Volcano Island and barangays of Agoncillo, Batangas. Ashfall is currently being showered on the southwest sector of Taal.

"In view of the above, DOST-PHIVOLCS is now raising the alert status of Taal from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 3.  

"This means that there is magmatic intrusion that is likely driving the current activity. PHIVOLCS strongly recommends Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays of Agoncillo and Laurel, Batangas be evacuated due to the possible hazards of pyroclastic density currents and volcanic tsunami. 

"The public is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and entry into the island as well as high-risk barangays of Agoncillo and Laurel is prohibited. In addition, communities around the Taal Lake shore are advised to take precautionary measures and be vigilant of possible lakewater disturbances related to the ongoing unrest."

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