The Kanlaon and Taal volcanoes in the Philippines have recently erupted consecutively, with ash columns reaching up to 1500 meters, triggering alerts in the surrounding areas.
According to a report by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), at 14:32 on February 15, the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano lasted about 8 minutes, with an ash column reaching 1500 meters, affecting multiple areas in Negros Occidental. Currently, the volcano's alert level remains at 3, and authorities remind local residents to stay vigilant.
The next day (February 16) at 08:20, the Taal Volcano in Batangas also experienced a minor eruption, lasting about 4 minutes, with an ash column reaching 900 meters and drifting westward.
Phivolcs points out that this may be a phreatomagmatic eruption caused by the contact of magma with water, which produces large amounts of steam, volcanic ash, and rock debris, and may lead to more intense activity.
Phivolcs again warns that Taal Volcano still poses a risk of sudden eruptions, reminding the public to remain alert and avoid entering hazardous areas.
