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Taal Volcano erupts several times during weekend; Alert Level 1 still in place
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded three minor eruptions at the Taal Volcano on Sunday, October 26, including a phreatic eruption at 3 a.m. and two phreatomagmatic eruptions past 8 a.m.
These eruptions produced plumes reaching over two kilometers in height, with a report of sulfurous smell in Laurel on the western side.
Phivolcs raised Taal Volcano's alert level to Alert Level 1, indicating potential hydrothermal or tectonic activity.
The agency noted a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at Taal's main crater on Saturday, October 25.
Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol advised the public not to be alarmed, as no ashfall was reported in communities.
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