Huge volcanic eruption in the Philippines: Taal shaken surroundings!

Vulkan Taal auf den Philippinen eruptierte am 5. Dezember 2024, erzeugte Gas- und Aschewolken, gefährdet nahegelegene Siedlungen.
Vulkan Taal in the Philippines erupted on December 5, 2024, generated gas and ash clouds, endangered nearby settlements. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Huge volcanic eruption in the Philippines: Taal shaken surroundings!

On Tuesday, December 5, 2024, a huge outbreak of the volcano Taal shook the surrounding areas in the Philippines. The volcano, known for its unpredictable nature, released a massive cloud of gas and ashes and ensured dramatic scenes. Recordings of a surveillance camera show the impressive spectacle: First a white cloud rose from the crater, followed by a violent explosion that is referred to the . In this phreatomagmatic outbreak of water and magma, which led to an explosive result.

massive outbreak with seismic signals

The eruption catapulted volcanic ash and large chunk of Tephra up to a height of 2800 meters in the air and generated a seismic signal that lasted about four minutes. The Taal volcano, which is located in a drop of about 65 kilometers south of Manila on the island of Luzon, is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines and is classified as one of the most dangerous in the world. According to the this happens because of its proximity Areas, which makes surveillance and management immensely important in the event of future outbursts.

The Taal is considered the country's second most acting volcano after the Mayon and is located on the geologically active Pacific fire ring. This outbreak clearly reminds of the constant danger that volcanoes in this region assumes, and underlines the need for continuous observations and preparations for possible evacuations in the event of a disaster.

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