Alert Level 1 has been maintained at Taal Volcano in Batangas, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
“(The) Department of Science and Technology-PHIVOLCS reminds the public that at Alert Level 1, sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ash fall and lethal accumulations or expulsion of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within the Taal Volcano island,” it said.
At least 23 earthquakes struck the towns of Bauan, Mabini, Lemery, Agoncillo and San Nicolas in Batangas on April 22.
Taal Volcano erupted three months ago, displacing over 300,000 families in Batangas, Cavite and other nearby provinces. Rio N. Araja
PHIVOLCS chief Renato Solidum said earthquakes were felt due to the movement of the Mabini fault which was triggered by the nearby Taal caldera.
“The movement of the fault has something to do with the caldera,” he said.