Taal Volcano Unleashes Massive 9,000-Foot Ash Plume in Sudden Eruption
Manila, Philippines — A dramatic eruption from the Taal Volcano on Friday sent a massive ash plume soaring up to 9,000 feet into the air, startling residents and prompting warnings from authorities. The explosion, identified as a phreatic blast, occurred without lava but instead was driven by steam generated by the heating of groundwater. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) immediately issued alerts, emphasizing the necessity for residents in high-risk areas to prepare …