Philippines: Rumbling Luzon Volcanoes Draw Tourists, Prompt Warnings

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | June 23rd, 2010 | Trackback

Two volcanoes on the island of Luzon are getting the attention of tourists and authorities, who are warning visitors to stay off the mountains for their safety. Taal Volcano in Batangas province about 30 miles from Manila is a popular tourist attraction, with a lake within a massive crater and an island in the lake that also has a crater lake. Scientists raised the alert to level two following 32 high frequency quakes suggesting that magma was rising and could lead to an eruption. Twelve towns and cities near the volcano were placed on emergency alert and almost 700 people have voluntarily evacuated. Taal last erupted in 1977. Many tourists have gone to Mayon Volcano instead of Taal because the alert level there is now one after a month of high activity in December, but authorities warned that the volcano is still dangerous with numerous rockfalls. Trekkers climbing to the upper levels of the mountain were at highest risk. Authorities consider all areas within four miles of the summit to be a permanent danger zone.

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