Accra:Taal A minor phreatomagmatic eruption lasting two minutes was observed at Taal Volcano's main crater on Wednesday, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

According to Philippines News Agency, the eruption produced a plume that rose 250 meters above the crater. The alert level remains at 1, indicating low-level unrest. In addition to this event, Phivolcs documented a one-minute minor phreatic eruption within the last 24 hours.

Phreatomagmatic eruptions occur when magma comes into contact with water, causing explosive activity. Over the same period, at least two volcanic earthquakes were recorded, including one at 1233 a.m. on October 20. Additionally, sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 1,002 tonnes on Tuesday.

Phivolcs has previously stated that small eruptions at Taal Volcano are a normal occurrence, happening multiple times a day since 2021.