Taal Volcano erupts anew, alert level remains 1

Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption for approximately one minute on Monday morning, October 20, 2025, producing plumes that reached 500 meters above the main crater.

Phivolcs explained that phreatomagmatic eruptions are caused by the interaction of magma and water, resulting in steam, ash, and fragmented volcanic materials.

The volcano remains under Alert Level 1, indicating an abnormal condition with a continued threat of eruptive activity, including steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and dangerous volcanic gas accumulations.

Entry into Taal Volcano Island, particularly near the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, as well as flights close to the volcano, are prohibited.

Following 14 days of continuous seismic activity, Taal Volcano showed signs of calm, with no volcanic earthquakes or tremors detected in the 24 hours preceding the Monday bulletin, although daily volcanic earthquakes were recorded from October 6 to 19.