Increases alert of volcano eruption in the Philippines

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http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279177&Itemid=1
Spanish to English translation

Increases alert of volcano eruption in the Philippines

Manila, April 9 (Prensa Latina) The Institute of Philippine Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert to the increased activity of Taal volcano, whose main crater is 65 kilometers south of Baghdad. According to the source of tremors in the last 24 hours have been increased and there is danger of an eruption at the site, often visited by thousands of tourists and residents.

The alert level reached two on a scale of five in the area of ​​the volcano, which has had 33 eruptions in its history, the last in 1997 without serious damage because the Taal is surrounded by a lake that serves as a containment lava.

 

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Re: Increases alert of volcano eruption in the Philippines

http://e-dyario.com/actualidad/2011...-volcanicos-en-torno-al-taal-desde-el-jueves/
Spanish to Eng. translation

At least 9 volcanic tremors around Taal from Thursday
Published on April 8, 2011 by Newel Carlet Share

Taal Volcano, from 311 meters high and about 50 kilometers south of Manila, registered in the last 24 hours up to 9 earthquakes of volcanic origin, although the main crater observations showed that the vapor emissions are still weak, according to the Institute Filipino Volcanology and seismology (PHIVOLCS).


Taal Volcano, on the lake of the same name
PHIVOLCS said it has also been a decline in water level inside the volcano, and a slight increase in temperature of 30.0 ? C to 30.5 ? C and pH. As for carbon dioxide emission in the main crater of Taal, in January reached a daily average of 2,250 tonnes in February was 1,875 tons per day and in March increased to 4670 tons per day, which indicates an anomalous emission gases from volcanic magma.

The statement added that PHIVOLCS maintains Alert 1 (from the 0-5-minimum-maximum-established by the Institute) announced in January. Although there is no immediate risk of an outbreak, the government agency warns that it should exercise caution in the vicinity of the volcano.

The experts indicated that access to the main crater should be prohibited by the possibility of unexpected steam explosions since the high concentration of harmful gases such as CO2, can be lethal. The island where the volcano, in the middle of Taal Lake is considered a permanent danger zone.

The Taal has erupted at least 33 times that it is known, the last one in 1977. PHIVOLCS said recently held a warning about Taal before continuing volcanic activity since January.