Taal Volcano experiences phreatic eruption, white plume rises 1,200 meters

A minor phreatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano on Saturday morning, producing a white plume that rose to 1,200 meters and drifted southwest.

PHIVOLCS reported the latest eruption lasted six minutes and was accompanied by four volcanic earthquakes, including three tremors lasting two to six minutes.

The agency also noted a minor steam-driven eruption on Friday at 5:46 AM that produced a 1,500-meter-high white plume and recorded the emission of 6,307 metric tons of sulfur dioxide from Taal's main crater.

Alert Level 1 remains in effect for Taal Volcano, indicating abnormal conditions with potential hazards such as steam-driven explosions, minor ashfall, and toxic gas accumulations.

PHIVOLCS has prohibited entry into the permanent danger zone including the Main Crater and Daang Kastila fissure, and flying near the volcano is also restricted.