Taal Volcano erupts, spews 900-meter plume

Taal Volcano in Batangas experienced a phreatic eruption on January 10, spewing a 900-meter plume.

The eruption, which lasted for three minutes, originated from Taal Volcano Island's Main Crater.

Phivolcs stated that the eruption was steam-driven and did not produce vog.

On January 8, the volcano emitted 5,868 tonnes of sulfur dioxide.

Alert Level 1 remains in effect for Taal Volcano, with continued prohibitions against entry into Taal Volcano Island and flying aircraft nearby.

Phivolcs also observed long-term deflation of the volcano's caldera and short-term inflation of parts of the volcano island on January 10.

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