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SEVERAL AREAS IN BATANGAS, CAVITE, AND LAGUNA AFFECTED BY VOLCANIC SMOG FROM TAAL

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2024.08.19
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Local governments in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna released class suspension announcement due to volcanic smog from Taal Volcano (Photo courtesy of Lemery Batangas Vice Mayor Geraldine Catapang Ornales/Facebook)

 

The Taal Volcano increased sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions resulting in volcanic smog according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), affecting nearby towns in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna. 

 

According to its 8AM bulletin, the agency recorded 3,355 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and observed a volcanic smog and an upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the Main Crater Lake. Vog is a volcanic smog consisting of "fine droplets containing volcanic gas such as sulfur dioxide, which is acidic and can cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory tract with severities depending on the gas concentrations and durations of exposure."

 

Alert Level 1 remains in effect, indicating abnormal conditions and the ongoing threat of eruptive activity. With this, the agency reminded the public of the potential hazards, including steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and volcanic gas exposure. Entry into the Permanent Danger Zone and Taal Volcano Island is also strictly prohibited. 

 

Class suspensions for Monday, August 19, 2024, due to volcanic smog from Taal Volcano.

 

BATANGAS: Laurel (preschool to senior high school, public and private); Nasugbu (all levels, public and private); Tanauan (all levels); Sto. Tomas City (all levels); Balete (all levels); Calaca (face-to-face classes are suspended, all levels); San Jose (face-to-face classes are suspended, all levels); San Luis (face-to-face classes are suspended, all levels, public schools); Agoncillo (face-to-face classes are suspended, all levels, public and private); Mataas na kahoy (face-to-face classes are suspended, public and private); Lemery (face-to-face classes are suspended, all levels, public and private); Cuenca (all levels); Talisay (all levels); Alitagtag (all levels); San Nicolas (all levels); Lian (all levels); Bauan (all levels, public and private); Lipa (all levels); Malvar (all levels, public and private); Balayan (all levels, public and private). 

 

CAVITE: Silang (face-to-face classes are suspended); Dasmariñas (all levels, public and private); Indang (public and private, all levels); Alfonso (all levels, public and private); General Mariano Alvarez (all levels, public and private); Mendez (all levels); General Emilio Aguinaldo (Bailen), Cavite (all levels, public and private); Carmona (all levels, public and private); Naic (all levels); Amadeo (all levels, public and private); General Trias (all levels, public and private).

 

LAGUNA: Cabuyao (elementary to senior high school, public and private); Calamba (all levels); Santa Rosa (all levels, public and private); Biñan (pre-school to senior high school, public and private); Los Baños (all levels); San Pedro (all levels).

 

The local government units have advised the public to wear face masks and stay inside their homes if possible.

 

 

Source: ABS-CBN News

 

                          

 

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