Taal Volcano erupts twice; Alert Level 1 remains

Taal Volcano in Batangas erupted with a 900-meter plume following a phreatic eruption at 11:51 p.m. on Friday and again before noon on Saturday.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the second event lasted for three minutes, from 11:51 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. on January 10.

Phreatic eruptions are steam-driven explosions caused by heated water beneath or on the surface and do not release vog in this instance, according to PHIVOLCS.

Alert Level 1 remains in effect for Taal Volcano, indicating low-level unrest with potential hazards including steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal gas accumulations.

PHIVOLCS also noted that the volcano emitted 5,868 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on January 8th and reiterated warnings against entering the permanent danger zone or flying close to the area.