Taal Volcano’s toxic gas emission eases

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — After emitting high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) over the past two days, Taal Volcano’s release of toxic gas slightly eased, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Saturday, May 30. Phivolcs said Taal Volcano emitted 3,234 metric tons of sulfur dioxide from its main crater in the past 24 hours. The volcanic plume rose 1,800 meters before drifting northwest. The agency described the latest emission as “moderate,” lower than the “voluminous” sulfur dioxide output of 4,159 metric tons recorded on May 28 and 29 — the highest logged this year. READ: Taal Volcano […]... Keep on reading: Taal Volcano’s toxic gas emission eases

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer