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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Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano in Batangas remains under Alert Level 1 as of April 2025, indicating low-level unrest with potential hazards such as steam-driven explosions and volcanic earthquakes. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) advises against entering Taal Volcano Island due to safety risks, while Tagaytay and Batangas are generally safe for visitors during Holy Week activities. Recent studies have also found that Taal's volcanic ash can serve as an effective radiation shield in hospitals and nuclear facilities.
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Last updated at April 16, 2025.
Recent stories about Taal Volcano
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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Taal Volcano experiences seismic activity, reduced sulfur dioxide emissions
As of Wednesday morning, December 25, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported at least 11 volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano in Batangas province over the last 24 hours.
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Taal Volcano records tremors, volcanic earthquakes; under Alert Level 1
Taal Volcano in Batangas province has recorded 11 volcanic tremors over the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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Taal Volcano erupts in minor phreatomagmatic event
Taal Volcano erupted early Tuesday morning at 5:58 a.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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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.
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