Taal Volcano Alert

Coast guard rescue teams patrol the waters of Taal lake of residents and tourists present at the danger zone.(linusescandor)The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Alert Level 2 over Taal Volcano of another possibl eruption because of the rising of magma and increased seismic activity. Phivolcs advised the public that the main crater, Daang Kastila trail, and Mt. Tabaro eruption site are “strictly off-limits” because of sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions that may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate.
Residents take refuge inside the classrooms Venancio Trinidad Sr. memorial school in Talisay Batangas April 9, 2011. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(Philvocs) raised Alert Level 2 over Taal volcano as it expressed fear of another eruption because of the rising magma and increased seismic activity. Two families remains in the evacuation center until Philvocs announce decampment. (linusescandor)