Volcanic smog or vog affects areas near Taal Volcano in Batangas due to high sulfur dioxide emission from the volcano’s main crater.
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00:00Volcanic smog or vog affects areas near Taal Volcano in Batangas due to high sulfur dioxide
00:07emission from the volcano's main crater.
00:09The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOX, says hazy conditions
00:14were reported over these areas.
00:20For 2024 alone, the average gas emission so far is 8294 tons per day.
00:26Citing weather forecaster Pag-asa, PHIVOX says, winds in the volcano area could weaken
00:31in the coming days that may cause SO2 to accumulate.
00:34PHIVOX warns prolonged exposure to volcanic SO2 can cause irritation in the eyes, throat,
00:40and respiratory tract.
00:42People with asthma, lung disease, and heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women, and
00:46children may be particularly sensitive.
00:49Residents are advised to stay indoors, close doors and windows, and use face masks.
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