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13 Jan 2020 / Philippines

Taal volcanic eruption update

After a brief waning of activity following lava fountaining in the early hours of today (13 January), Taal’s eruption resumed with weak sporadic lava fountaining and hydrovolcanic activity at the Main Crater, generating steam-laden plumes approximately 2km tall.

Since the last update, heavy ashfall from the ongoing eruptions of Taal has been reported southwest of the volcano island in Cuenca, Lemery, and Taal, Batangas.

The Philippine Seismic Network has recorded a total of 144 volcanic earthquakes in the Taal region since 13:00 hours local time yesterday (12 January), 44) of which were felt in Tagaytay City, Alitagtag, Lemery, Santo Tomas, and Talisay, Batangas. Such intense seismic activity probably signifies continuous magma intrusion which may lead to further eruptions.

The total evacuation of the volcano island and high-risk areas within the 14-km radius is being urged and enforced.

For further details and the latest updates, as well as information about operations in the Philippines, contact GAC Philippines at [email protected]

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