ALERT Level Raised to 2: Scientists say signs indicate Philippine's Mount Taal Volcano could erupt - 9th Apr 2011

MANILA, Philippines — Scientists say a picturesque volcano in the middle of a Philippine lake could erupt, and authorities are stopping tourists from visiting it.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it raised the alert for Taal Volcano on Saturday because of a growing number of volcanic earthquakes and a sharp rise in carbon dioxide emissions.

Local police chief Manuel Maligaya says officials have instructed lake resort owners not to allow guests to visit the volcanic island.

The volcano has erupted more than 30 times since the 16th century. An eruption in 1911 killed nearly 2,000 people. Source