Rappler's latest stories on Taal eruption alerts
Taal Volcano downgraded to Alert Level 1
(UPDATED) 'Alert Level 1 means that the volcano is still in abnormal condition and should not be interpreted that unrest has ceased,' says Phivolcs on Thursday, March 19
Phivolcs lowers Taal Volcano to Alert Level 2
(UPDATED) 'Alert Level 2 means that there is decreased unrest, but should not be interpreted that unrest has ceased,' says Phivolcs on Friday, February 14
Number of Taal volcanic earthquakes fluctuating
Phivolcs maintains Alert Level 3 for Taal Volcano on Thursday, February 13. It has been at that status for more than two weeks.
Taal volcanic earthquakes slightly up in past 24 hours
Phivolcs says on Wednesday, February 12, that there were 101 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, higher than the previous figure of 87
Phivolcs on Taal Volcano: No room for complacency
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology maintains Taal Volcano at Alert Level 3 on Tuesday, February 11, stressing that risks remain
Fewer Taal volcanic earthquakes seen, but 11 harmonic tremors among them
Phivolcs says on Monday, February 10, that it recorded 11 harmonic tremors at Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours
Taal Volcano unrest enters 2nd month
Phivolcs maintains Alert Level 3 for Taal Volcano on Sunday, February 9. There are 5 harmonic tremors in the past 24 hours.
Steam still coming out of fissures along Taal Volcano tourist trail
Phivolcs again notes 'weak steaming from fissure vents' along Daang Kastila Trail on Saturday, February 8
Phivolcs: Fissures along Taal Volcano tourist trail emitting steam
Phivolcs says on Friday, February 7, that 'weak steaming from fissure vents' along Taal Volcano's Daang Kastila Trail is ongoing
Phivolcs observes 11 more harmonic tremors at Taal Volcano
The 11 harmonic tremors in the past 24 hours lasted 2 to 3 minutes each, says Phivolcs on Thursday, February 6
Phivolcs: 18 harmonic tremors at Taal Volcano in past 24 hours
The 18 harmonic tremors are among 156 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, says Phivolcs on Wednesday, February 5
Phivolcs records 3rd Taal Volcano harmonic tremor in less than a week
A harmonic tremor, a type of volcanic earthquake where the shaking is prolonged, indicates the movement of magma. Taal Volcano stays under Alert Level 3 on Tuesday, February 4.
Volcanic earthquake from Taal felt in parts of Batangas, Tagaytay
Phivolcs says the volcanic earthquake was magnitude 3.2 and struck at 4:20 am on Monday, February 3. It is among the latest quakes which show magma is still moving beneath Taal Volcano's crater.
Taal Volcano unrest enters 4th week
Volcanic earthquakes still persist, indicating the movement of magma beneath Taal Volcano's crater, says Phivolcs on Sunday, February 2
Phivolcs records another Taal Volcano harmonic tremor
Phivolcs says on Saturday, February 1, that Taal Volcano's latest harmonic tremor lasted 3 minutes. It indicates continuing movement of magma.
On last day of January, Taal Volcano stays at Alert Level 3
It's been a long first month of 2020 for those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, and Phivolcs reiterates that the unrest is not over yet
Not over yet: Phivolcs says magma around 5 kilometers below Taal crater
Phivolcs records a harmonic tremor, or rhythmic shaking associated with magma movement, on Thursday, January 30
Taal Volcano maintains lower likelihood of hazardous eruption
Taal Volcano stays at Alert Level 3 on Wednesday, January 29
Taal sulfur dioxide, volcanic earthquakes go down further
Despite the easing situation, Phivolcs reiterates on Tuesday, January 28, that Alert Level 3 remains raised for Taal Volcano, since the unrest has not completely stopped
LIST: Batangas towns, cities where lockdowns are lifted as Taal down to Alert Level 3
Taal Volcano may still erupt so residents who choose to go home must be ready to evacuate again if needed, says the Batangas provincial government
Taal Volcano downgraded to Alert Level 3, but threat not over
Phivolcs says the downgrading of Taal Volcano to Alert Level 3 means a 'decreased tendency towards hazardous eruption,' but it does not mean 'that the threat of a hazardous eruption has disappeared'
Uncertainty goes on as Taal Volcano emits more steam, sulfur dioxide
Phivolcs says on Saturday, January 25, that Taal Volcano continues to emit 'white steam-laden plumes' and sulfur dioxide, a major gas component of magma
Phivolcs on viral video of man on Taal Volcano Island: 'Maaaring ikamatay'
Phivolcs says a person would not be able to run from a hazardous Taal Volcano eruption if it occurs while he or she is on the island
'Titigil o tutuloy?': Phivolcs warns Taal Volcano danger remains
Phivolcs officials explain reported probabilities of a hazardous Taal Volcano eruption happening, and provide details of the 'complex' situation as of Thursday, January 23
DILG forbids entry in 14-kilometer Taal danger zone
The DILG directs mayors in high-risk areas to strictly implement a total lockdown
Low sulfur dioxide from Taal, but not time to relax yet
(UPDATED) 'Hindi porque bumaba ang SO2 (sulfur dioxide) ay safe na tayo, dahil puwedeng nababarahan lamang ang mga labasan ng SO2,' says Phivolcs official Maria Antonia Bornas on Wednesday, January 22
Batangas governor says classes may resume soon in areas not on lockdown
Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas says their target is to move evacuees out of all schools within a week and transfer them to other temporary shelters
Phivolcs 'respects' Talisay vice mayor's feelings, but 'firm' in science
'We understand their plight, so we are working doubly hard so we can give them the best information,' says Phivolcs official Maria Antonia Bornas on Tuesday, January 21
FALSE: Binintiang Malaki is 'not real' Taal crater
Taal Volcano has 47 craters and Binintiang Malaki is among them
Tagaytay Sky Ranch still vulnerable to 'heavy ashfall' – NDRRMC
Tagaytay Sky Ranch is safe from a possible base surge, but still vulnerable to heavy ashfall. The business still decides to open.
Alert Level 4 stays as Taal Volcano unrest enters 2nd week
Phivolcs reiterates on Monday, January 20, that people are strongly advised to stay out of high-risk areas surrounding Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano threat not over a week since eruption began
(UPDATED) Phivolcs official Maria Antonia Bornas says on Sunday, January 19, that they are looking at all scenarios for Taal Volcano
PARTLY FALSE: 'Lava will come out of the fissures' caused by Taal Volcano activity
Based on Phivolcs' hazard maps, there are only 5 potential eruption vents, all found in Volcano Island or Taal Lake
With Taal Volcano magma still rising, Alert Level 4 remains
(UPDATED) 'Habang may paggalaw ng magma, ibig sabihin hindi pa talaga siya humuhupa,' says Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr on Saturday, January 18
WATCH: Taal Volcano’s crater up close
Here is an aerial video of Taal Volcano up close days after it blew tons of ash into the air
'Steady' emission, cracks widen as Taal Volcano stays under Alert Level 4
Phivolcs says on Friday, January 17, that 'steady steam emission' has been observed from Taal Volcano, while existing fissures or cracks in parts of Batangas have widened by a few centimeters
11 Batangas towns on total lockdown amid Taal eruption
More towns are now under lockdown amid the continuing threat of a hazardous Taal Volcano eruption
FALSE: Low tide in Oriental Mindoro sign of possible volcanic tsunami
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it is 'almost unlikely' for the low tide in Oriental Mindoro to cause a volcanic tsunami
Taal Volcano showing 'weak' emission, but 'intense' tremors
(UPDATED) Phivolcs says a hazardous eruption is still 'imminent,' but it is now looking at the possibility that there may be a lull for a considerable period of time
FALSE: Taal Volcano 'draws in' water from Oriental Mindoro
Phivolcs says it is 'almost unlikely' for Taal Volcano to draw in water from the seas surrounding Oriental Mindoro because they are not connected
5 Batangas towns now under total lockdown due to Taal eruption
Authorities impose the lockdown to keep people away from danger, says Batangas police provincial director Edwin Quilates
LIST: Where to get official, reliable info on Taal Volcano eruption
Bookmark these websites and social media pages for accurate information on the Taal Volcano eruption
Taal Volcano threat persists, at least 466 volcanic earthquakes recorded
Phivolcs says on Wednesday, January 15, that 'intense seismic activity' indicates magma is still rising and the possibility of a 'hazardous' eruption remains
Major Taal eruption still possible as volcanic quakes persist, cracks emerge
(UPDATED) Volcanic earthquakes continue and fissures or cracks are seen in parts of Batangas, indicating that Taal Volcano magma continues to rise
Taal Volcano activity had little effect on Metro Manila air quality – expert
UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology's Dr Gerry Bagtasa says many air quality sensors, at least in Quezon City, have recorded low levels of air pollution
FALSE: 'NDRRMC update' on Taal Alert Level 5
As of 5 pm on January 13, 2020, Taal Volcano is still on Alert Level 4
PARTLY FALSE: Pacific Ring of Fire 'now active'
There can be several volcanic eruptions on any given day
FALSE: 'Magnitude 7.8 earthquake on January 15' after Taal eruption
Phivolcs maintains that there is 'no reliable technology in the world that can confidently predict the date, time, and location of large earthquakes'
FALSE: 'Photo' of Taal Volcano eruption
The photo is of the Santiaguito lava dome in Guatemala and not Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano spews lava as hazardous eruption feared
(UPDATED) Phivolcs sees lava fountains emerging from the Taal Volcano on Monday, January 13
