Bulkang Taal at Mayon, nag-aalburoto; Alert Level 1, itinaas

ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | August 5, 2020

Inanunsiyo ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) na nakataas na ang Alert Level 1 sa Bulkang Taal at Mayon dahil sa pag-aalburoto nito.

Ayon sa Phivolcs, ang Bulkang Taal ay nakapagtala ng 12 volcanic earthquakes “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.”

Anila, “Alert Level 1 is maintained over Taal Volcano. DOST-PHIVOLCS reminds the public

that at Alert Level 1, sudden steam driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within the Taal Volcano Island (TVI).

“DOST-PHIVOLCS strongly recommends that entry into TVI, Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone or PDZ, especially the vicinities of the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, must remain strictly prohibited.

“Local government units are advised to continuously assess previously evacuated barangays around Taal Lake for damages and road accessibilities and to strengthen preparedness, contingency and communication measures in case of renewed unrest.

“People are also advised to observe precautions due to ground displacement across fissures, possible ashfall, and minor earthquakes.

“Civil aviation authorities must advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano as airborne ash and ballistic-fragments from sudden explosions and wind-remobilized ash may pose hazards to

aircraft.”

Samantala, wala namang naiulat na volcanic earthquakes sa Bulkang Mayon ngunit saad ng Phivolcs, “Mayon Volcano is at Alert Level 1, which means that it is at an abnormal condition.”