Phivolcs says on Sunday, June 4, that there has been 'increased and continuous degassing' from Taal Volcano in Batangas.
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of the municipalities of Balete, Laurel, and Agoncillo in Batangas province reported volcanic smog or vog on Sunday morning, June 4, coming from Taal Volcano.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a Sunday afternoon advisory that the vog was due to the volcano’s “increased and continuousPhivolcs noted that since 10:30 pm of Saturday, June 3, “visible upwelling of volcanic fluids in the Main Crater Lake [has] produced voluminous steam-rich plumes that rose to 3,000 meters above Taal Volcano Island.
People with respiratory and heart illnesses, the elderly, pregnant women, and children are most vulnerable to vog.to stay indoors, shut doors and windows, use face masks, and seek medical help if needed. The agency also warned that acid rain “can be generated during periods of rainfall and volcanic gas emission” in the areas reached by plumes. This may damage crops and metal roofs of houses and buildings.
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