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MANILA, Philippines — Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has erupted anew, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday.
Phivolcs director Teresito Bacolcol told The Manila Times that the veruption took place around 7:43 p.m. and was ongoing as of posting time.
"Obviously, this second phreatic eruption is much longer as it is still ongoing compared to Monday's burst that lasted only 26 minutes," Bacolcol said.
Citing initial reports, Bacolcol said the latest eruption was followed by rumbling sounds and seismic signals that were heard in Cogon in Irosin town.
For now, he said, the agency would maintain Alert Level 1.
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"However, we are closely monitoring the volcano's behavior especially for any significant changes in seismicity, gas emissions or other indicators that may warrant an escalation on alert status," the Phivolcs chief said.
WITH A REPORT FROM RHAYDZ BARCIA
