Minor phreatic eruption reported in Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano had a minor phreatic eruption on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

“A minor phreatic eruption from Taal Volcano Island's Main Crater at 11:25 AM today (29 November 2024), which generated a 1200-meter white plume, was captured by the IP camera of the Agoncillo Observation Station (VTAG),” PHIVOLCS said on Facebook.

In its bulletin, PHIVOLS said another phreatic eruption event was reported in the volcano on Thursday, which lasted up to five minutes.

A total of 26 volcanic earthquakes, including one volcanic tremor of up to two minutes, were also observed.

Voluminous plumes reaching up to 1,500 meters tall were observed from Taal Volcano, which drifted to the southwest direction.

Taal Volcano also emitted 6,307 tons of sulfur dioxide gas on Wednesday.

A long-term deflation of the Taal Caldera as well as a short-term inflation of the general northern and southeastern flanks of the Taal Volcano Island were observed.

Alert Level 1 is maintained over Taal Volcano, which means the volcano is in abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity.

Under Alert Level 1, the possible hazards are sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas.

PHIVOLCS prohibits the entry to the Taal Volcano Island, permanent danger zone or PDZ, especially the vicinity of the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure.

Flying close to the volcano is also prohibited. 

--VAL, GMA Integrated News