Phivolcs records Taal phreatic events for 3 days

The Phivolcs said it has recorded a total of three phreatic eruptions since May 13. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs via PNA)

MANILA – Taal Volcano’s main crater had a short phreatic event Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The state seismologist’s Main Crater Observation Station recorded the “short-lived” phreatic event at 8:54 a.m.

It lasted about 3 minutes and produced a 300-meter steam plume that drifted west-northwest.

The Phivolcs said it has recorded a total of three phreatic eruptions since May 13.

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