Taal Volcano erupts again, ashfall observed in Batangas

Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Tuesday morning, December 3, producing a plume that reached 2,800 meters and lasted for four minutes.

This marks the third eruption of Taal Volcano in the past week, following events on November 26, November 28, and November 29.

Ashfall was observed in Poblacion and Agoncillo, and Barangay Buso-buso in Laurel town, Batangas.

The eruption was likely caused by shallow magma contacting water, with sulfur dioxide flux measured at 7,216 tonnes per day on November 30, which is higher than the average.

Ground deformation monitoring shows localized inflation of Taal Volcano Island since September 2024.

Phivolcs maintains Taal Volcano at Alert Level 1, signifying low-level unrest, and prohibits entry into Taal Volcano Island and close aircraft proximity.

The potential hazards include steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal gas accumulations, though Phivolcs states a major magmatic eruption remains unlikely.