Phivolcs records minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano

Phivolcs reported a minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano on Thursday afternoon, characterized by white plumes rising 300 meters.

The eruption, observed at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, lasted about two minutes and was a steam-driven blast caused by water contacting hot magma.

Eight volcanic earthquakes and seven tremors were recorded in the past 24 hours, with one tremor ongoing since Wednesday morning.

From September 1 to 10, Taal registered 105 volcanic earthquakes and 92 tremors.

Sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,456 metric tons per day, a decrease from the previous average, and described as weak.

No upwelling of hot volcanic fluids was observed in the main crater lake, and no volcanic smog was detected.

Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating low-level volcanic unrest.

The public is still advised to avoid Taal Volcano Island, its Main Crater, and Daang Kastila fissures, and activities in Taal Lake and the airspace nearby are banned.