Taal Volcano in the Philippines shook nearby homes and spewed a huge cloud of gas and ash during its recent eruption. Surveillance camera footage initially shows a white cloud rising from the crater, followed by a massive explosion (see video above).
According to Vulkane.net, Tuesday’s eruption was a so-called phreatomagmatic eruption involving water and magma. During the powerful eruption, not only steam, but also volcanic ash and possibly larger chunks of tephra (fragmented material produced by a volcanic eruption, mind you) were catapulted to a height of 2,800 meters. The eruption produced a seismic signal that lasted about four minutes.
Taal is a volcano on the Philippine island of Luzon. It is located about 65 kilometers south of Manila. The Taal consists of a caldera in which the lake was formed. Due to its unpredictability and proximity to cities and settlements, the Language is considered one of the most dangerous in the world and is therefore closely monitored.
After Mayon, Taal is the second most active volcano in the Philippines. The Philippines is located on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, the most geologically active zone on Earth.
Source: Krone
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