00:00There was a volcanic eruption this morning.
00:03We have with us on the line, PHIVOX Director Teresito Bacolcol.
00:08Good morning, Director Bacolcol.
00:10Yes, sir. Yes, ma'am. Good morning to you, too.
00:14Director, what time was it to confirm that the volcano erupted earlier?
00:18The volcano erupted earlier at 5.51 a.m.
00:22and it ended at 6.47 a.m.
00:27Our explosive eruption lasted for almost one hour.
00:31Is this considered a major eruption?
00:35Well, we consider it as an explosive eruption.
00:39It is strong.
00:42The plume height reached 4,000 meters.
00:46But for now, sir, the volcano calmed down?
00:50Yes, it ended at 6.47 a.m.
00:55What are we waiting for after the eruption of the volcano?
00:59What are the precautions that should be taken by those who are present at the time?
01:04Our countrymen should remember that this eruption may follow in the short term.
01:09That is why the alert level 3 is still high.
01:12This means that there is a possibility of a hazard or eruption in the next few weeks.
01:18So until when?
01:21We are not yet sure of the exact duration of the activity of the volcano.
01:24So again, our countrymen should remember not to go out of their 6-kilometer danger zone.
01:31After this eruption, will the alert level 3 remain or will it possibly be raised?
01:38We will still maintain the alert level 3.
01:41The magnitude of the eruption earlier is the same as what we have experienced last December 9
01:48when we raised it to alert level 3.
01:50So right now, we will still maintain alert level 3.
01:52How about the danger radius zone? Will it be extended after the explosion?
01:58We will not extend the danger zone. We will still maintain the 6-kilometer danger zone.
02:06What does this mean, Director, to those who have been evacuated so far?
02:11Does this mean that their evacuation is extended?
02:16Yes. Until we lower the alert level from alert level 3 to alert level 2,
02:22our office's recommendation is that there should be no people inside the 6-kilometer danger zone.
02:28Thank you very much for your time, Phivox Director Teresito Bacolod. Good morning.
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