Phivolcs logs minor eruption at Taal Volcano

FILE PHOTO. Taal Volcano’s minor eruption on December 3, 2024 — TALISAY MUNICIPAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE FACEBOOK PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano had a minor phreatic eruption on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday.

Based on its report, Phivolcs said the minor eruption generated a 900-meter plume and lasted for three minutes and 27 seconds.

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The agency also reported that it logged three volcanic tremors, which lasted from four to 12 minutes.

Phivolcs defines a phreatic eruption as a “steam-driven explosion that occurs when water, beneath the ground or on the surface, is heated by magma, lava, hot rocks, or new volcanic deposits (for example, tephra, and pyroclastic-flow deposits).”

Alert Level 1 remains hoisted over the volcano.

Phivolcs previously warned that entering Taal Volcano Island and flying any aircraft close to its premises is prohibited.