Taal Volcano Emitting Ash Plumes Elicits Comments Online
TAAL VOLCANO UPDATE – The alarming video of Taal Volcano emitting ash plumes and steam goes viral and elicits comments online.
On Monday morning (August 18, 2020), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) released the latest updates regarding Mt. Taal. The volcano has been placed under alert level 1 after showing signs of unrest and irregularities.
A Facebook user named Kisha Alexis has shared the video footage on CNN Philippines Facebook page showing Taal Volcano emitting steam. The video causes stir on social media prompting some netizens to express their concern regarding the incident.
In the video, it can be seen that the volcano is emitting white ash plumes and smoke covering the crater.
Taal Volcano also becomes one of the most trending topics on Twitter after the volcanology agency placed it under alert level 1. It means that the volcano could cause unexpected steam-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, and minor ashfall.
Taal is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines with 34 recorded eruptions. This volcano is located in the province of Batangas. Taal’s eruption in January 2020 affects thousands of people.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the video:
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