A frightening video captured the moment a volcano in the Philippines erupted over the weekend, spewing plumes of black smoke 7,000 feet into the sky. The Taal Volcano, located south of Manila, experienced a series of eruptions beginning Saturday night, with footage quickly going viral on social media.
In one shocking clip, thick black smoke flooded the sky as debris rained down from the volcano. Despite the alarming visuals, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the eruptions were only minor, the Philippine News Agency reported.
“This is normal in Taal Volcano, especially when there is continuous degassing or release of volcanic gas,” said agency Director Teresito Bacolcol. “We had several instances in the past when there were short-lived eruptions in a day.”
Authorities explained that the initial eruption, which lasted roughly a minute, was triggered when water and hot volcanic gases combined. “The second and third eruptions were the result of the interaction between water and magma, producing stronger steam-driven explosions,” Bacolcol added.
Following the activity, an Alert Level 1—the lowest level—was issued as a precaution. Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed through official channels as monitoring continues.
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