‘Be vigilant vs. vog recurrence’

MANILA – Taal Volcano is clear from volcanic smog (vog) on Monday, but the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the public should remain vigilant as recurrence is always possible.

“They (public) should prepare for the possibility of vog recurrence as long as Taal Volcano continues to emit sulfur dioxide,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency.

He said Taal Volcano is “very clear” and its main crater is “very visible” on Monday because the situation was windy, causing vog to disperse easily.

Bacolcol clarified that vog could recur and Phivolcs could