Get our newsletter!     Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published."  VolcanoAdventures: Auf unseren Wander- und Studienreisen können Sie unter fachkundiger Führung aktive Vulkane besteigen, sich von Geologie, Natur und Kultur des Landes inspirieren lassen und dabei nette Menschen kennenlernen.  Der Vulkan Abenteuer Guide: Hervorragende Informationen und Hintergrundinformationen für alle, die aktive Vulkane sicher und angenehm besuchen möchten. Das Buch enthält Richtlinien für den Besuch von 42 verschiedenen Vulkanen auf der ganzen Welt. Garantierte Reisen: : Plätze frei / : garantiert / : Wenig freie Plätze / : Ausgebucht Zufallsfotos | |  Taal volcano with its lake-filled 15x20 km wide Talisay (Taal) caldera is a beautiful caldera volcano, but also one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes of the Philippines. Taal has had some of the country's largest and deadliest eruptions: At least 6 eruptions during the recorded history of Taal since 1572 claimed fatalities, mostly from powerful pyroclastic flows, as well as tsunamis produced in the crater lake.
caldera 311 m / 1,020 ft
Luzon, Philippines, 14°N / 120.99°E Aktueller Status: unruhig (2 von 5) Taal Webcams / aktuelle Daten | BerichteTaal Vulkan-BücherAusbrüche des Taal:
1977, 1976, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1911, 1904, 1903, 1885(?), 1878, 1874, 1873, 1842, 1825, 1808, 1790, 1754, 1749, 1731, 1729, 1716, 1715, 1709, 1707, 1645, 1641, 1635, 1634, 1609, 1591, 1572 Typische Aktivität:Explosiv Letzte Erdbeben in der NäheLetzte Satellitenbilder  Sentinel hub | Landsat 8Taal volcano with its lake-filled 15x20 km wide Talisay (Taal) caldera is a beautiful caldera volcano, but also one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes of the Philippines. Taal has had some of the country's largest and deadliest eruptions: At least 6 eruptions during the recorded history of Taal since 1572 claimed fatalities, mostly from powerful pyroclastic flows, as well as tsunamis produced in the crater lake.
caldera 311 m / 1,020 ft
Luzon, Philippines, 14°N / 120.99°E Aktueller Status: unruhig (2 von 5) Taal Webcams / aktuelle Daten | BerichteTaal Vulkan-BücherAusbrüche des Taal:
1977, 1976, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1911, 1904, 1903, 1885(?), 1878, 1874, 1873, 1842, 1825, 1808, 1790, 1754, 1749, 1731, 1729, 1716, 1715, 1709, 1707, 1645, 1641, 1635, 1634, 1609, 1591, 1572 Typische Aktivität:Explosiv Letzte Erdbeben in der NäheLetzte SatellitenbilderSentinel hub | Landsat 8 Taal Vulkan: NachrichtenMon, 16 Mar 2020, 08:53  Taal volcano from satellite on 13 March (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded occasional minor emissions of steam plumes that rose 164 ft-328 ft (50 m-100 m) above the summit and drifted southwest. ...mehrAdditionally recorded 13 volcano-tectonic earthquake associated with rock fracturing beneath the edifice of which 2 earthquakes with magnitude M 2.6 at 15:11 local time and M 2.4 at 21:08 local time were felt in area of Poblacion, Lemery, Banyaga and Agoncillo. Source: Phillippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 16 March 2020 [ less] [ alles lesen] Tue, 25 Feb 2020, 10:59  Minor emissions of steam plumes from Taal volcano from satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded occasional minor emissions of steam plumes that rose 164 ft-328 ft (50 m-100 m) above the summit and drifted northeast. ...mehrAdditionally recorded 45 volcano-tectonic earthquake associated with magma beneath the edifice of which 2 earthquakes were felt at 19:37 and 19:51 local time in area of Bilibinwang, Agoncillo, Batangas. Source: Phillippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 25 February 2020 [ less] [ alles lesen] Sat, 8 Feb 2020, 11:04 No significant changes in activity of the volcano have occurred during the past days: ...mehrWeak steam and ash emissions as well as elevated internal (seismic) activity continue at similar levels, showing that the volcano remains restless and could produce more eruptions with little warning. [ less] [ alles lesen] Thu, 6 Feb 2020, 07:59  Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal volcano on 5 February (image: PHIVOLCS) PHIVOLCS reported that during 29 January-4 February surveillance cameras observed a white steam plume which reached approx. 3,645 ft (1,111 m) altitude and drifted SW. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reached to a 231 tonnes/day. According to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) there were a total of 23,915 people in 152 evacuation centers, and an additional 224,188 people were staying at other locations as of 3 February. [ less] [ alles lesen] Mon, 3 Feb 2020, 15:44 Over the past 24 hours, DOST-PHIVOLCS observed “moderate to voluminous emission of dirty-white to white steam-laden plumes rising 800 meters high before drifting southwest.” On February 1st 2020, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions was measured at an average of 97 tonnes/day. ...mehr“Taal Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded one hundred thirty-four (134) volcanic earthquakes, including one (1) low-frequency event. Two of these events at 4:20am and 5:42am (local time) registered respectively at magnitude M3.2 and M2.3, the first having been felt at Intensity IV in Laurel and Agoncillo, Intensity III in Lemery, Batangas and Intensity II in Tagaytay City.” [ less] Sun, 2 Feb 2020, 22:30  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 2 Feb 2020 Mon, 27 Jan 2020, 11:47  Earthquakes under Taal volcano during the past days The activity of the volcano has continued to slowly decrease. During the past week, it has been characterized by "weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 meters high that drifted northeast." ...mehrIn its latest bulletin, the volcano observatory reports sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions dropped to an average of 87 tonnes/day. Seismic activity remains elevated, but also decreased compared to 1-2 weeks ago: "The Taal Volcano Network recorded one hundred seventy (170) volcanic earthquakes including four (4) low-frequency earthquakes." "Alert Level 3 is maintained over Taal Volcano. DOST-PHIVOLCS reminds the public that sudden steam-driven and even weak phreatomagmatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall, and lethal volcanic gas expulsions can still occur and threaten areas within Taal Volcano Island and nearby lakeshores. DOST-PHIVOLCS recommends that entry into the Taal Volcano Island as well as into areas over Taal Lake and communities west of the island within a seven (7) km radius from the Main Crater must be strictly prohibited." (PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Thu, 23 Jan 2020, 22:30  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 23 Jan 2020 Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 08:24 The activity of the volcano has continued to decrease overall, showing no significant changes: the observatory reported it was characterized by "weak emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 500 meters high from the Main Crater that drifted southwest. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions dropped to 153 tonnes per day; seismic activity also decreased, but is still very elevated. PHIVOLCS detected 481 volcanic earthquakes during a recent 24 hours window, all being too small to be felt.+ Despite the apparent calm at the surface, the monitoring parameter indicate that magma continues to intrude into the shallow reservoir of the volcano, which might (but not must) lead to a re-intensification of volcanic activity at the surface in the short to medium future. [ less] [ alles lesen] Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 04:15 Show more newsMon, 20 Jan 2020, 11:52  Depth vs time of earthquakes beneath Taal volcano during the past days The surface activity from the main crater of the volcano continued to slowly decrease, characterized by steady steam emission and infrequent weak explosions that generated ash plumes rising 500 to 1000 meters and dispersing light ash to the southwest. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions remains elevated at an average of 4353 tonnes/day. Seismic activity has been intense and increased a bit compared to yesterday: The Taal Volcano Network, which can record very small local earthquakes undetectable otherwise, recorded 673 volcanic earthquakes including twelve 12 low-frequency earthquakes. "Such intense seismic activity likely signifies continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the Taal edifice, which may lead to further eruptive activity." (PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Sun, 19 Jan 2020, 10:34  Recent earthquakes under Taal volcano The volcano's activity has not changed significantly during the past 24 hours and remains at low levels, with weak emissions of steam plumes rising 300 to 500 meters high from the Main Crater and drifting to the southwest mostly. ...mehrInternal activity however remains very elevated: since 05:00 to 16:00 local time today, PHIVOLCS' network detected nearly 250 volcanic earthquakes, most of them only detectable with sensitive instruments but including one which was weakly felt in the area and several low-frequency events typical of internal fluid movements. Sulphur dioxide emissions remain high as well, at 4353 tonnes/day as measured today. [ less] [ alles lesen] Sat, 18 Jan 2020, 19:45  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 18 Jan 2020 Sat, 18 Jan 2020, 04:15 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 16:15 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 15:24 The volcano's activity has been characterized by weak emission of steam-laden plumes of up to 800 meters high from the Main Crater that drifted mainly to the southwest, PHIVOLCS reported: ...mehrA total of five (5) discrete weak explosions were recorded by the Taal Volcano Network. The Philippine Seismic Network plotted a total of six hundred fifty-three (653) volcanic earthquakes since 1:00 PM, January 12, 2020. One hundred seventy-four (174) of these were felt with intensities ranging from Intensity I to V. Since 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM today, there were nineteen (19) volcanic earthquakes plotted. This signifies continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the Taal edifice, which may lead to further eruptive activity. [ less] [ alles lesen] Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 07:00 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 00:30  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 17 Jan 2020 Thu, 16 Jan 2020, 15:45  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 16 Jan 2020 Thu, 16 Jan 2020, 08:58  An ash plume from Taal volcano today (image: PHIVOLCS) PHIVOLCS recorded a dark grey ash plumes at 06:17 and 06:21 local time that rose 1,640 ft-2,624 ft (500 m-800 m) above the summit crater and drifted W and SW. ...mehrThe seismic station records 103 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 14 were with magnitude M 1.4 - M 4.0. It was released 4186 tons/day of sulfur dioxide. [ less] [ alles lesen] Show more newsThu, 16 Jan 2020, 05:45 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 23:00 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 08:16 Lava fountains generated 1,000 m dark grey plume and drifted SW. New fissures and cracks were observed in Mahabang Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, Poblacion, Lemery, Pansipit, Agoncillo, Mataas and Bilibinwang. ...mehrThe seismic station records 159 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 28 were felt. It was released 1686 tons/day of sulfur dioxide. [ less] [ alles lesen] Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 08:00 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 00:15  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 15 Jan 2020 Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 16:45  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 14 Jan 2020 Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 08:57 Lava fountains generated 800 m dark grey plume and drifted SW. New fissures and cracks were observed in Mahabang Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, Poblacion, Lemery Pansipit, Agoncillo. ...mehrAn ongoing ashfall was recorded in regions of Lemery, Talisay, Taal, Cuenca, and Batangas. The seismic station records 49 volcano-tectonic earthquakes today between at 2:00 and 10:00 local time of which 7 were felt in area of Tagaytay City. [ less] [ alles lesen] Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 04:15 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 20:30 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 12:43  Detected thermal signals from the Taal´s main crater captured by satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded that the activity of the volcano continues with lava fountaining. Lava fountains on the N flank remain active, currently about 500 m long. New vents were observed. ...mehrA steam plumes rose 2 km above the summit. A volcanic ash is dispersed towards the southwest. Since the 12 January at 13:00 local time the seismic station records 144 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 44 earthquakes were felt in area of Tagaytay, Alitagtag, Lemery, Santo Tomas, Talisay, and Batangas. Increased seismic activity is accompanied by magma movement under the volcano which may lead to next eruptive activity.  Lava fountain from Taal Volcano Main Crater (image: PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Show more newsMon, 13 Jan 2020, 12:15  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 13 Jan 2020 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 08:08  Eruption from Taal volcano yesterday (credit: Migule De Guzman) The volcano entered to a period of increased phreatic activity. ...mehrPHIVOLCS recorded magmatic eruptions on 12 January at 13:00 local time and today on 13 January between at 02:49 to 04:28 local time. An ash plumes reached 55,000 ft (16,800 m) altitude. An ash cloud over the Taal lake from the volcano captured by satellite (image: Sentinel 2) [ less] [ alles lesen] Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 03:30 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 21:30 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 15:15 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 14:54  Spectacular view of the eruption from Batangas. Credit: Domcar Lagto Taal is erupting for the first time since 1977, and has sent a steam-and-ash plume to 16.8km (55,000ft), accompanied by a lot of lightning. PHIVOLCS has raised the Alert Level to 4 on a scale of 0-5. It is currently unknown whether the eruption is phreatic or phreatomagmatic. ...mehrTaal is an extremely dangerous volcano that has the potential to produce massive base surges and tsunami waves in the lake, as in the last major eruption in 1965; there is a 14km exclusion zone around the main crater in place.  Steam-rich eruption plume. Credit: Danny Ocampo.  View of the main crater. Credit: Thelma Dumpit. [ less] [ alles lesen] Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 07:30  Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 12 Jan 2020 Taal Vulkan: NachrichtenMon, 16 Mar 2020, 08:53 Taal volcano from satellite on 13 March (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded occasional minor emissions of steam plumes that rose 164 ft-328 ft (50 m-100 m) above the summit and drifted southwest. ...mehrAdditionally recorded 13 volcano-tectonic earthquake associated with rock fracturing beneath the edifice of which 2 earthquakes with magnitude M 2.6 at 15:11 local time and M 2.4 at 21:08 local time were felt in area of Poblacion, Lemery, Banyaga and Agoncillo. Source: Phillippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 16 March 2020 [ less] [ alles lesen] Tue, 25 Feb 2020, 10:59 Minor emissions of steam plumes from Taal volcano from satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded occasional minor emissions of steam plumes that rose 164 ft-328 ft (50 m-100 m) above the summit and drifted northeast. ...mehrAdditionally recorded 45 volcano-tectonic earthquake associated with magma beneath the edifice of which 2 earthquakes were felt at 19:37 and 19:51 local time in area of Bilibinwang, Agoncillo, Batangas. Source: Phillippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 25 February 2020 [ less] [ alles lesen] Sat, 8 Feb 2020, 11:04 No significant changes in activity of the volcano have occurred during the past days: ...mehrWeak steam and ash emissions as well as elevated internal (seismic) activity continue at similar levels, showing that the volcano remains restless and could produce more eruptions with little warning. [ less] [ alles lesen] Thu, 6 Feb 2020, 07:59 Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal volcano on 5 February (image: PHIVOLCS) PHIVOLCS reported that during 29 January-4 February surveillance cameras observed a white steam plume which reached approx. 3,645 ft (1,111 m) altitude and drifted SW. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions reached to a 231 tonnes/day. According to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) there were a total of 23,915 people in 152 evacuation centers, and an additional 224,188 people were staying at other locations as of 3 February. [ less] [ alles lesen] Mon, 3 Feb 2020, 15:44 Over the past 24 hours, DOST-PHIVOLCS observed “moderate to voluminous emission of dirty-white to white steam-laden plumes rising 800 meters high before drifting southwest.” On February 1st 2020, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions was measured at an average of 97 tonnes/day. ...mehr“Taal Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded one hundred thirty-four (134) volcanic earthquakes, including one (1) low-frequency event. Two of these events at 4:20am and 5:42am (local time) registered respectively at magnitude M3.2 and M2.3, the first having been felt at Intensity IV in Laurel and Agoncillo, Intensity III in Lemery, Batangas and Intensity II in Tagaytay City.” [ less] Sun, 2 Feb 2020, 22:30 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 2 Feb 2020 Mon, 27 Jan 2020, 11:47 Earthquakes under Taal volcano during the past days The activity of the volcano has continued to slowly decrease. During the past week, it has been characterized by "weak to moderate emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 800 meters high that drifted northeast." ...mehrIn its latest bulletin, the volcano observatory reports sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions dropped to an average of 87 tonnes/day. Seismic activity remains elevated, but also decreased compared to 1-2 weeks ago: "The Taal Volcano Network recorded one hundred seventy (170) volcanic earthquakes including four (4) low-frequency earthquakes." "Alert Level 3 is maintained over Taal Volcano. DOST-PHIVOLCS reminds the public that sudden steam-driven and even weak phreatomagmatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall, and lethal volcanic gas expulsions can still occur and threaten areas within Taal Volcano Island and nearby lakeshores. DOST-PHIVOLCS recommends that entry into the Taal Volcano Island as well as into areas over Taal Lake and communities west of the island within a seven (7) km radius from the Main Crater must be strictly prohibited." (PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Thu, 23 Jan 2020, 22:30 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 23 Jan 2020 Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 08:24 The activity of the volcano has continued to decrease overall, showing no significant changes: the observatory reported it was characterized by "weak emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 500 meters high from the Main Crater that drifted southwest. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions dropped to 153 tonnes per day; seismic activity also decreased, but is still very elevated. PHIVOLCS detected 481 volcanic earthquakes during a recent 24 hours window, all being too small to be felt.+ Despite the apparent calm at the surface, the monitoring parameter indicate that magma continues to intrude into the shallow reservoir of the volcano, which might (but not must) lead to a re-intensification of volcanic activity at the surface in the short to medium future. [ less] [ alles lesen] Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 04:15 Show more newsMon, 20 Jan 2020, 11:52 Depth vs time of earthquakes beneath Taal volcano during the past days The surface activity from the main crater of the volcano continued to slowly decrease, characterized by steady steam emission and infrequent weak explosions that generated ash plumes rising 500 to 1000 meters and dispersing light ash to the southwest. ...mehrSulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions remains elevated at an average of 4353 tonnes/day. Seismic activity has been intense and increased a bit compared to yesterday: The Taal Volcano Network, which can record very small local earthquakes undetectable otherwise, recorded 673 volcanic earthquakes including twelve 12 low-frequency earthquakes. "Such intense seismic activity likely signifies continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the Taal edifice, which may lead to further eruptive activity." (PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Sun, 19 Jan 2020, 10:34 Recent earthquakes under Taal volcano The volcano's activity has not changed significantly during the past 24 hours and remains at low levels, with weak emissions of steam plumes rising 300 to 500 meters high from the Main Crater and drifting to the southwest mostly. ...mehrInternal activity however remains very elevated: since 05:00 to 16:00 local time today, PHIVOLCS' network detected nearly 250 volcanic earthquakes, most of them only detectable with sensitive instruments but including one which was weakly felt in the area and several low-frequency events typical of internal fluid movements. Sulphur dioxide emissions remain high as well, at 4353 tonnes/day as measured today. [ less] [ alles lesen] Sat, 18 Jan 2020, 19:45 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 18 Jan 2020 Sat, 18 Jan 2020, 04:15 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 16:15 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 15:24 The volcano's activity has been characterized by weak emission of steam-laden plumes of up to 800 meters high from the Main Crater that drifted mainly to the southwest, PHIVOLCS reported: ...mehrA total of five (5) discrete weak explosions were recorded by the Taal Volcano Network. The Philippine Seismic Network plotted a total of six hundred fifty-three (653) volcanic earthquakes since 1:00 PM, January 12, 2020. One hundred seventy-four (174) of these were felt with intensities ranging from Intensity I to V. Since 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM today, there were nineteen (19) volcanic earthquakes plotted. This signifies continuous magmatic intrusion beneath the Taal edifice, which may lead to further eruptive activity. [ less] [ alles lesen] Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 07:00 Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 00:30 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 17 Jan 2020 Thu, 16 Jan 2020, 15:45 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 16 Jan 2020 Thu, 16 Jan 2020, 08:58 An ash plume from Taal volcano today (image: PHIVOLCS) PHIVOLCS recorded a dark grey ash plumes at 06:17 and 06:21 local time that rose 1,640 ft-2,624 ft (500 m-800 m) above the summit crater and drifted W and SW. ...mehrThe seismic station records 103 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 14 were with magnitude M 1.4 - M 4.0. It was released 4186 tons/day of sulfur dioxide. [ less] [ alles lesen] Show more newsThu, 16 Jan 2020, 05:45 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 23:00 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 08:16 Lava fountains generated 1,000 m dark grey plume and drifted SW. New fissures and cracks were observed in Mahabang Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, Poblacion, Lemery, Pansipit, Agoncillo, Mataas and Bilibinwang. ...mehrThe seismic station records 159 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 28 were felt. It was released 1686 tons/day of sulfur dioxide. [ less] [ alles lesen] Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 08:00 Wed, 15 Jan 2020, 00:15 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 15 Jan 2020 Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 16:45 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 14 Jan 2020 Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 08:57 Lava fountains generated 800 m dark grey plume and drifted SW. New fissures and cracks were observed in Mahabang Dahilig, Dayapan, Palanas, Sangalang, Poblacion, Lemery Pansipit, Agoncillo. ...mehrAn ongoing ashfall was recorded in regions of Lemery, Talisay, Taal, Cuenca, and Batangas. The seismic station records 49 volcano-tectonic earthquakes today between at 2:00 and 10:00 local time of which 7 were felt in area of Tagaytay City. [ less] [ alles lesen] Tue, 14 Jan 2020, 04:15 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 20:30 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 12:43 Detected thermal signals from the Taal´s main crater captured by satellite (image: Sentinel 2) PHIVOLCS recorded that the activity of the volcano continues with lava fountaining. Lava fountains on the N flank remain active, currently about 500 m long. New vents were observed. ...mehrA steam plumes rose 2 km above the summit. A volcanic ash is dispersed towards the southwest. Since the 12 January at 13:00 local time the seismic station records 144 volcano-tectonic earthquakes of which 44 earthquakes were felt in area of Tagaytay, Alitagtag, Lemery, Santo Tomas, Talisay, and Batangas. Increased seismic activity is accompanied by magma movement under the volcano which may lead to next eruptive activity. Lava fountain from Taal Volcano Main Crater (image: PHIVOLCS) [ less] [ alles lesen] Show more newsMon, 13 Jan 2020, 12:15 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 13 Jan 2020 Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 08:08 Eruption from Taal volcano yesterday (credit: Migule De Guzman) The volcano entered to a period of increased phreatic activity. ...mehrPHIVOLCS recorded magmatic eruptions on 12 January at 13:00 local time and today on 13 January between at 02:49 to 04:28 local time. An ash plumes reached 55,000 ft (16,800 m) altitude.An ash cloud over the Taal lake from the volcano captured by satellite (image: Sentinel 2) [ less] [ alles lesen] Mon, 13 Jan 2020, 03:30 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 21:30 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 15:15 Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 14:54 Spectacular view of the eruption from Batangas. Credit: Domcar Lagto Taal is erupting for the first time since 1977, and has sent a steam-and-ash plume to 16.8km (55,000ft), accompanied by a lot of lightning. PHIVOLCS has raised the Alert Level to 4 on a scale of 0-5. It is currently unknown whether the eruption is phreatic or phreatomagmatic. ...mehrTaal is an extremely dangerous volcano that has the potential to produce massive base surges and tsunami waves in the lake, as in the last major eruption in 1965; there is a 14km exclusion zone around the main crater in place. Steam-rich eruption plume. Credit: Danny Ocampo. View of the main crater. Credit: Thelma Dumpit. [ less] [ alles lesen] Sun, 12 Jan 2020, 07:30 Satellitenbild des Taal Vulkans am 12 Jan 2020 Mehr auf VolcanoDiscovery: Desert, Salt & Volcanoes: One of our best volcano expeditions! Stay 3 full days / nights at the active lava lake of Erta Ale, explore the wonders of Dallol and the Danakil desert in northern Ethiopia. 14 days expedition during Nov-March, small groups, guided by geologist.  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