THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is considering to raise the alert status if the number of quakes continues to increase.
Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum in a radio interview said Taal Volcano may erupt anytime soon.
Solidum said Alert Level 2 is still hoisted over Taal Volcano even as seven volcanic quakes were recorded in the past 24 hours.
He said Alert Level 2 is hoisted over Taal Volcano with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by CO2 being released in the Main Crater Lake and increase in seismic activity.
Phivolcs has advised the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate.
He said breathing air with high concentration of gases can be lethal to humans, animals and may even cause damage to vegetation.
It is also reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended.
