Philippines: Taal volcano activity eases, but scientists warn returning locals over devastating eruption any time
By Bhaswati Guha Majumder
Taal Volcano is one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes of the Philippines. In 1911 when the volcano erupted it killed 1,334 people and caused ash fall as far as Manila city, 60 kilometers away. Now researchers in the Philippines are closely monitoring the volcanic activity for signs of a major eruption.
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It should be noted that Taal's activity has eased now, but scientists said that the threat of a large-scale eruption still remains which could contaminate water supplies and disrupt power generation for millions of people as well as halt ground and air travel.
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After the recent volcanic events, almost 6,000 people, the residents of the island evacuated earlier have returned to their homes now but scientists believe that it was too early and highly unsafe to allow people live in vicinity of the volcano.
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The volcano is still at level 4, which is the highest level on the Philippines' volcano alert system. As per the scientists, this clearly states that a hazardous eruption could happen in hours or days. It should be noted that as per PHIVOLCS, scientists have recorded almost 450 volcanic earthquakes in one day.
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