A minor phreatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano in Batangas province, Philippines, on Friday morning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a 1,500-meter high plume that drifted southwest. Alert Level 1 is in effect, indicating low-level volcanic unrest, and the public is advised to stay away from Taal Volcano Island due to ongoing risks.
MANILA, Philippines — A minor phreatic eruption over Taal Volcano in Batangas province was recorded late Friday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ( Phivolcs ). Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol said the latest burst occurred around 11:25 a.m. which produced a 1,500-meter high plume that drifted southwest. The minor burst was captured by an IP camera of the Agoncillo Observation Station.
Alert Level 1 currently prevails over the volcano, indicating low-level volcanic unrest. In recent weeks, a series of phreatic eruptions has been recorded. A more explosive phreatomagmatic eruption occurred on Oct. 2, 2024, lasting for 11 minutes. Bacolcol reminded the public to stay away from Taal Volcano Island, as phreatic eruptions can occur at any time
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