Philippines Volcano Emits ‘Voluminous’ Plumes, Could Erupt Again: Researchers

Taal Volcano emits small amounts of ash in Batangas Province, southern Philippines, on Jan. 21, 2020. Office of Civil Defense via AP

Researchers in the Philippines said the Taal volcano is showing magmatic activity that may indicate another eruption is imminent, with emissions of dirty-white plumes and volcanic earthquakes recorded weeks after its initial eruption.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Feb. 3 that it had recorded at least 134 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours.