Minor phreatomagmatic eruption occurs at Taal Volcano

The Taal Volcano in Batangas province had a minor phreatomagmatic eruption early Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

At 05:58 a.m., Taal Volcano generated a 2800-meter grayish plume, PHIVOLCS said.

Alert Level 1 remained hoisted over the volcano despite this, meaning it has “low-level unrest.”

Two volcanic tremors that lasted four minutes long were also recorded at Taal Volcano.

It also emitted a moderate 600-meter tall plume, which drifted southwest. On November 30, it also released a 7,216 tonnes of sulfur dioxide flux.

Entry into Taal Volcano Island which is considered a permanent danger zone, as well as flying any aircraft close to the volcano are prohibited.

PHIVOLCS also warned that hazards such as steam-driven or phreatic or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas may occur.—Giselle Ombay/AOL, GMA Integrated News