Taal Volcano shook the ground again on October 2, 2024, as a minor phreatomagmatic eruption took place.
The eruption lasted for 11 minutes, from 4:21 p.m. to 4:32 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
It produced a black plume followed by a steam-rich cloud that rose 2,400 meters into the sky.
The event was recorded by the Taal Volcano Network (TVN), which also noted that this eruption follows a series of eighteen phreatic events since September 22.
The recent activity is attributed to a sudden encounter between water and a small pocket of magma beneath the volcano, which has been releasing high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for several years.
The current SO2 emissions average 2,532 tonnes per day.
Despite the recent activity, DOST-PHIVOLCS maintains that Taal is at Alert Level 1, indicating that while the volcano is in an abnormal state, it does not currently show signs of a major eruption.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, as there is still a risk of steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, and gas emissions.
Entering Taal Volcano Island and its Permanent Danger Zone remains strictly prohibited.
Local government units are advised to enhance monitoring efforts and prepare communities for any potential hazards linked to long-term volcanic gas exposure.
Pilots are warned to steer clear of the area to avoid risks from ash and other volcanic materials that could endanger flights.