Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano in Batangas is currently at Alert Level 1, indicating low-level unrest with frequent earthquakes and steam emissions. Recent monitoring by Phivolcs shows increased seismic activity and inflation, but no immediate danger to nearby communities. Entry into the volcano island remains prohibited due to potential hazards like sudden explosions and toxic gas accumulation.

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Last updated at May 9, 2025.

Recent stories about Taal Volcano

Phivolcs monitors phreatomagmatic event at Taal Volcano, warns of hazards

On Thursday afternoon, state volcanologists monitored a phreatomagmatic eruptive event at Taal Volcano in Batangas, which lasted up to 12 minutes and included six volcanic earthquakes and five volcanic tremors.
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8 quaks, 2 tremors at Taal Volcano in 24 hrs

Eight earthquakes were detected at Taal Volcano in Batangas over the past 24 hours, according to a report by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, July 15.
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Taal Volcano shows increased seismic activity, RSAM up

Taal Volcano in Batangas province showed renewed seismic activity over the past 24 hours, according to a report by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday, July 6.
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Taal Volcano experiences minor phreatic eruption

Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatic eruption on Thursday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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Grassfire hits Taal Volcano island, extinguished by Wednesday morning

A grassfire hit Taal Volcano island on Tuesday morning but was extinguished by 2:00 AM Wednesday, according to PHIVOLCS.
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PHIVOLCS reports second phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a second minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Sunday morning.
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Taal ash shields radiation in facilities

Researchers at Ateneo de Manila University and National University-Mall of Asia Campus have discovered that Taal Volcano's volcanic ash can serve as an effective radiation shield in hospitals, industrial sites, and nuclear facilities.
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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.
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Taal Volcano shows increased seismic activity, no eruption yet

State seismologists at PHIVOLCS reported an increase in real-time seismic energy measurement (RSAM) from Taal Volcano since January 4.
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Kanlaon shows intensified unrest; PHIVOLCS raises alert to Level 3

At least 16 volcanic earthquakes, including six volcanic tremors lasting between 49 and 84 minutes, were recorded at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island over the past 24 hours.
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