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http://dx.doi.org/10.22807/KJMP.2020.33.3.293

2020 Taal Volcano Eruption  

Yun, Sung-Hyo (Department of Earth Science Education, Pusan National University)
Chang, Cheolwoo (Institute of Environmental Research, Pusan National University)
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Korean Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology / v.33, no.3, 2020 , pp. 293-305 More about this Journal
Abstract
An eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines began on January 12, 2020. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) subsequently issued an Alert Level 4, indicating that "a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days." It was a phreatic eruption and phreatomagmatic eruption from the main crater that spewed ashes to Calabarzon, Metro Manila, some parts of Central Luzon, and Pangasinan in Ilocos Region, resulting in the suspension of classes, work schedules, and flights. By January 26, 2020, PHIVOLCS observed inconsistent, but decreasing volcanic activity in Taal, prompting the agency to downgrade its warning to Alert Level 3. After February 14, Alert status was set to Level 2 because of overall decreasing trend of volcanic activities, but it does not mean that the threat of an eruption has disappeared. In addition, the Alert Level can be raised to Alert Level 3 if there is a symptom of increasing unrest at any time.
Keywords
Philippines; Taal Volcano; Explosive eruption; Alert level;
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