Taal volcano shows steam plumes, magmatic intrusion

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that Taal Volcano's main crater exhibited weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes, reaching 50 to 500 meters high in the past 24 hours.

Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 141 tonnes per day.

Despite these emissions, Alert Level 4 remains in effect, signifying that a hazardous explosive eruption is still possible within hours to days.

The Taal Volcano Network recorded 467 volcanic earthquakes in the last 24 hours, indicating continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the volcano.

Fissuring was observed in Lemery, Agoncillo, and San Nicolas in Batangas.

Over 215,000 residents in Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, and Cavite have been affected by the eruption.

Ashfall could drift to western and northwestern municipalities if the eruption plume remains below five kilometers, but could also affect parts of Laguna and Quezon if a major eruption column exceeds seven kilometers.