MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists said a “short-lived” phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at the main crater of Taal Volcano in Batangas Wednesday morning nearly a week after it was placed on heightened alert. Related Stories DOH urges residents near Taal Volcano to wear masks, stay indoorsA phreatomagmatic eruption happens when magma and water interact explosively. A phreatomagmatic eruption that generated a one-kilometer plume also happened in Taal Volcano last week, prompting Phivolcs to raise Alert Level 3. Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) remains over Taal Volcano, which means its activities could drive “explosive" eruption. The Taal Volcano Network recorded 55 volcanic earthquakes, including one explosion-type earthquake, 44 low frequency volcanic earthquakes, five volcanic tremor events, five hybrid earthquakes, and low-level background tremor in the last 24 hours.

Source: Philippine Star July 07, 2021 01:30 UTC