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The volcano erupted again on the afternoon of January 12, 2020, 43 years after the 1977 eruption.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/01/12/alert-level-3-raised-as-taal-volcano-manifests-steam-driven-explosion/|title=Alert Level 3 raised as Taal volcano manifests steam-driven explosion|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Manila Bulletin]]}}</ref> According to PHIVOLCS director Renato Solidum, a [[phreatic eruption]] was first recorded at around 1 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211871/taal-volcano-erupts|title=BREAKING: Taal volcano spews ash in phreatic eruption|date=12 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref> Loud rumbling sounds were also felt and heard from the volcano island. By 2:30 pm, PHIVOLCS raised the alert status to Alert Level 2 after a stronger explosion was recorded around 2 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/01/12/1984179/phivolcs-hoists-alert-level-2-over-taal-volcano-after-eruption|title=Phivolcs raises alert level to 3 as Taal Volcano spews kilometer-high plumes|date=12 January 2020|publisher=PhilStar}}</ref> It was followed by a stronger explosion by around 3 pm that spew an ash column measuring 100 meters, prompting PHIVOLCS to upgrade the alert status to Alert Level 3 by 4 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/249103-taal-volcano-phreatic-explosion-january-12-2020|title=Taal Volcano spews ash column 100 meters high|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Rappler]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/721885/pyroclastic-density-currents-volcanic-tsunami-likely-around-taal-phivolcs/story/|title=Pyroclastic density currents, volcanic tsunami likely around Taal –PHIVOLCS|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[GMA News]]}}</ref> Furthermore, Solidum also confirmed that there was a magmatic intrusion that is likely the cause of the volcano’s phreatic eruptions on Sunday morning and afternoon. PHIVOLCS ordered an evacuation in the towns of [[Balete, Batangas|Balete]], [[San Nicolas, Batangas|San Nicolas]] and [[Talisay, Batangas|Talisay]] in [[Batangas]] and other towns within the shores of [[Taal Lake]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/12/20/taal-volcano-erupts-as-phivolcs-raises-alert-level-2|title=Residents flee Taal island, as volcano spouts giant ash column|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/1/12/PHIVOLCS-Taal-Volcano-explosion.html|title=Evacuations underway as PHIVOLCS raises Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[CNN Philippines]]}}</ref> By 7:30 pm, PHIVOLCS upgraded the alert status to Alert Level 4 after volcanic activities intensified as "continuous eruption generated a tall 10-15 kilometer steam-laden tephra column with frequent volcanic lightning that rained wet ashfall on the general north as far as [[Quezon City]]<nowiki/>and [[Caloocan City]]."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211988/taal-volcano-now-on-alert-level-4|title=Taal Volcano now on Alert Level 4|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer]]}}</ref> Ashfall from the volcano were also experienced in [[Cavite]] and [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] and also reached as far as [[Metro Manila]] and [[Clark International Airport]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211958/look-heavy-ashfall-in-batangas-cavite-laguna-after-taal-eruption|title=LOOK: Heavy ashfall in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna after Taal eruption|date=12 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/721903/ash-fall-from-taal-volcano-reaches-parts-of-metro-manila-ndrrmc/story/|title=Ash fall from Taal Volcano reaches parts of Metro Manila —NDRRMC|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[GMA News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2020/01/12/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-as-taal-volcano-violently-erupts-in-the-philippines/|title=Thousands evacuated as Taal Volcano violently erupts in the Philippines|date=12 January 2020|publisher=New York Post}}</ref> |
The volcano erupted again on the afternoon of January 12, 2020, 43 years after the 1977 eruption.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/01/12/alert-level-3-raised-as-taal-volcano-manifests-steam-driven-explosion/|title=Alert Level 3 raised as Taal volcano manifests steam-driven explosion|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Manila Bulletin]]}}</ref> According to PHIVOLCS director Renato Solidum, a [[phreatic eruption]] was first recorded at around 1 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211871/taal-volcano-erupts|title=BREAKING: Taal volcano spews ash in phreatic eruption|date=12 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref> Loud rumbling sounds were also felt and heard from the volcano island. By 2:30 pm, PHIVOLCS raised the alert status to Alert Level 2 after a stronger explosion was recorded around 2 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/01/12/1984179/phivolcs-hoists-alert-level-2-over-taal-volcano-after-eruption|title=Phivolcs raises alert level to 3 as Taal Volcano spews kilometer-high plumes|date=12 January 2020|publisher=PhilStar}}</ref> It was followed by a stronger explosion by around 3 pm that spew an ash column measuring 100 meters, prompting PHIVOLCS to upgrade the alert status to Alert Level 3 by 4 pm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/249103-taal-volcano-phreatic-explosion-january-12-2020|title=Taal Volcano spews ash column 100 meters high|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Rappler]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/721885/pyroclastic-density-currents-volcanic-tsunami-likely-around-taal-phivolcs/story/|title=Pyroclastic density currents, volcanic tsunami likely around Taal –PHIVOLCS|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[GMA News]]}}</ref> Furthermore, Solidum also confirmed that there was a magmatic intrusion that is likely the cause of the volcano’s phreatic eruptions on Sunday morning and afternoon. PHIVOLCS ordered an evacuation in the towns of [[Balete, Batangas|Balete]], [[San Nicolas, Batangas|San Nicolas]] and [[Talisay, Batangas|Talisay]] in [[Batangas]] and other towns within the shores of [[Taal Lake]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/12/20/taal-volcano-erupts-as-phivolcs-raises-alert-level-2|title=Residents flee Taal island, as volcano spouts giant ash column|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/1/12/PHIVOLCS-Taal-Volcano-explosion.html|title=Evacuations underway as PHIVOLCS raises Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[CNN Philippines]]}}</ref> By 7:30 pm, PHIVOLCS upgraded the alert status to Alert Level 4 after volcanic activities intensified as " continuous eruption generated a tall 10-15 kilometer steam-laden tephra column with frequent volcanic lightning that rained wet ashfall on the general north as far as [[Quezon City]]<nowiki/> and [[Caloocan City]]. "<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211988/taal-volcano-now-on-alert-level-4|title=Taal Volcano now on Alert Level 4|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer]]}}</ref> Ashfall from the volcano were also experienced in [[Cavite]] and [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] and also reached as far as [[Metro Manila]] and [[Clark International Airport]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1211958/look-heavy-ashfall-in-batangas-cavite-laguna-after-taal-eruption|title=LOOK: Heavy ashfall in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna after Taal eruption|date=12 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/721903/ash-fall-from-taal-volcano-reaches-parts-of-metro-manila-ndrrmc/story/|title=Ash fall from Taal Volcano reaches parts of Metro Manila —NDRRMC|date=12 January 2020|publisher=[[GMA News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2020/01/12/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-as-taal-volcano-violently-erupts-in-the-philippines/|title=Thousands evacuated as Taal Volcano violently erupts in the Philippines|date=12 January 2020|publisher=New York Post}}</ref> |
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A lava fountain was recorded at 3:20 am on Monday, January 13.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1212149/lava-fountain-from-taal-volcano|title=LOOK: Lava fountain from Taal Volcano|date=13 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref> According to PHIVOLCS, the volcano emitted a [[Strombolian eruption|Strombolian type of eruption]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dwiz882am.com/index.php/bulkang-taal-nagbuga-ng-lava-fountain/|title=BULKANG TAAL NAGBUGA NG LAVA FOUNTAIN|date=13 January 2020|publisher=[[DWIZ]]}}</ref> |
A lava fountain was recorded at 3:20 am on Monday, January 13.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1212149/lava-fountain-from-taal-volcano|title=LOOK: Lava fountain from Taal Volcano|date=13 January 2020|publisher=Inquirer.net}}</ref> According to PHIVOLCS, the volcano emitted a [[Strombolian eruption|Strombolian type of eruption]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dwiz882am.com/index.php/bulkang-taal-nagbuga-ng-lava-fountain/|title=BULKANG TAAL NAGBUGA NG LAVA FOUNTAIN|date=13 January 2020|publisher=[[DWIZ]]}}</ref> |
Revision as of 06:53, 13 January 2020
2020 Taal Volcano eruption | |
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Date | January 12, 2020 – present |
Type | Phreatic eruption |
Location | Calabarzon, Luzon, Philippines |
The Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted on January 12, 2020 with the alert level of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology escalating from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 4.[1][2] It was an eruption from the main crater. The eruption spewed ashes to Calabarzon, Metro Manila, and some parts of Central Luzon, which cancelled classes, work schedules, and flights.[3][4]
History
The volcano erupted again on the afternoon of January 12, 2020, 43 years after the 1977 eruption.[5] According to PHIVOLCS director Renato Solidum, a phreatic eruption was first recorded at around 1 pm.[6] Loud rumbling sounds were also felt and heard from the volcano island. By 2:30 pm, PHIVOLCS raised the alert status to Alert Level 2 after a stronger explosion was recorded around 2 pm.[7] It was followed by a stronger explosion by around 3 pm that spew an ash column measuring 100 meters, prompting PHIVOLCS to upgrade the alert status to Alert Level 3 by 4 pm.[8][9] Furthermore, Solidum also confirmed that there was a magmatic intrusion that is likely the cause of the volcano’s phreatic eruptions on Sunday morning and afternoon. PHIVOLCS ordered an evacuation in the towns of Balete, San Nicolas and Talisay in Batangas and other towns within the shores of Taal Lake.[10][11] By 7:30 pm, PHIVOLCS upgraded the alert status to Alert Level 4 after volcanic activities intensified as " continuous eruption generated a tall 10-15 kilometer steam-laden tephra column with frequent volcanic lightning that rained wet ashfall on the general north as far as Quezon City and Caloocan City. "[12] Ashfall from the volcano were also experienced in Cavite and Laguna and also reached as far as Metro Manila and Clark International Airport.[13][14][15]
A lava fountain was recorded at 3:20 am on Monday, January 13.[16] According to PHIVOLCS, the volcano emitted a Strombolian type of eruption.[17]
Aftermath
In an advisory, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) suspended all flights to and from all terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following the eruption,[18] and classes and government work in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon were suspended on January 13.[19]
The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public to remain indoors and minimize outdoor activities.[20] One day after the eruption, demand for N95 masks skyrocketed as some stores ran out of stock as early as 7 pm last night. Stores in Bambang Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila have no supplies of N95 masks and only have ordinary face masks. Prices for the N95 masks inflated to P200 apiece while some stores did not increase their price and continued to sell it at P40 each.[21][22] Manila Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan received complaints about this, prompting her to order the the city's permits bureau and licenses office to check retailers.[23] Mercury Drug, a major pharmaceutical chain, will replenish supply for the masks where prices would remain steady and it would not hoard supply.[24][25]
References
- ^ "Alert Level 3 raised as Taal volcano manifests steam-driven explosion". Manila Bulletin. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "PHIVOLCS warns of 'hazardous explosive eruption' of Taal Volcano soon". cnn. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "LIST: Class suspensions due to Taal Volcano eruption". Inquirer.net. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Taal eruption puts NAIA flights on hold". GMA News. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Alert Level 3 raised as Taal volcano manifests steam-driven explosion". Manila Bulletin. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "BREAKING: Taal volcano spews ash in phreatic eruption". Inquirer.net. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Phivolcs raises alert level to 3 as Taal Volcano spews kilometer-high plumes". PhilStar. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Taal Volcano spews ash column 100 meters high". Rappler. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Pyroclastic density currents, volcanic tsunami likely around Taal –PHIVOLCS". GMA News. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Residents flee Taal island, as volcano spouts giant ash column". ABS-CBN News. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Evacuations underway as PHIVOLCS raises Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano". CNN Philippines. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Taal Volcano now on Alert Level 4". Inquirer. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "LOOK: Heavy ashfall in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna after Taal eruption". Inquirer.net. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Ash fall from Taal Volcano reaches parts of Metro Manila —NDRRMC". GMA News. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Thousands evacuated as Taal Volcano violently erupts in the Philippines". New York Post. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "LOOK: Lava fountain from Taal Volcano". Inquirer.net. 13 January 2020.
- ^ "BULKANG TAAL NAGBUGA NG LAVA FOUNTAIN". DWIZ. 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Taal eruption puts NAIA flights on hold". GMA News. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "LIST: Class suspensions due to Taal Volcano eruption". Inquirer.net. 12 January 2020.
- ^ Mocon-Ciriaco, Claudeth (2020-01-13). "TAAL UPDATE: DOH issues health reminders as ashfall envelops Luzon | Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ Rappler.com (January 13, 2020). "Stores run out of face masks as Taal Volcano ash spreads to Calabarzon, Metro Manila". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
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