The Taal volcano, located near the Philippine capital Manila, emitted above-average levels of sulfur dioxide and volcanic smog on Friday. This led to the closure of schools in five cities and numerous towns, and people were advised to stay indoors.
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The alert level remained at 1 on a five-level scale, signifying a slight increase in volcanic activity. Taal is one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes and caused a significant eruption in January 2020, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations. Volcanic smog, or vog, containing volcanic gases like sulfur, can lead to respiratory issues and irritation of the eyes and throat.
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