Taal Volcano in the Philippines Erupts

[Lee_Sakura]

On Wednesday (Oct. 2) afternoon, a phreatomagmatic eruption happened at the Taal Volcano in the Philippines. It featured a 200-meter-high steam, base surges, and a moderately tall ash column.

Toto Bacolcol, the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), stated that the eruption lasted for over 10 minutes.

Phivolcs said that the eruption is because of an "explosive contact of erupting magma with water".

 

[jannalene]

Wow, that sounds intense! It's crazy to think about a phreatomagmatic eruption happening at Taal Volcano. A 200-meter-high steam and ash column must have been quite a sight! It’s fascinating yet a bit scary to see how magma and water can create such powerful eruptions. I hope everyone stays safe and that the experts keep us updated on what’s happening!