Taal Volcano spews ash in series of minor eruptions

BATANGAS, Philippines — Taal Volcano released ash and steam up to two kilometers high on Sunday, October 26, following a series of minor eruptions, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Time-lapse footage captured by Phivolcs showed two short phreatomagmatic eruptions from the main crater, along with an earlier phreatic or steam-driven explosion early Sunday morning.

Experts explained that phreatomagmatic eruptions happen when magma interacts directly with water, causing sudden and explosive bursts of gas, steam, and debris.

Phivolcs said the alert level remains at 1, meaning the volcano is in a low state of unrest, though the public is advised to remain cautious around Taal Volcano Island, a permanent danger zone.

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