Taal Volcano: Alert level 1

"Alert Level 1" stays in effect over Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) noted on Sunday.

Despite the fact that there is no imminent dangerous eruption, Phivolcs reminds the community to avoid coming into the Main Crater as unexpected steam explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate in the location.

"The northern portion of the Main Crater rim, in the vicinity of Daang Kastila Trail, may also become dangerous when steam emission along existing fissures all of a sudden increases." Phivolcs wrote.

This added that it discourages long lasting settlement in the Volcano Island as it is a Permanent Danger Zone.

Taal Volcano is located in Batangas and is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. There has been  overall of 33 registered substantial eruptions at Taal since 1572.