Taal volcano (Luzon, Philippines): the activity of the volcano continues at high levels, alert level remains at 4

The volcano entered to a period of increased phreatic activity. PHIVOLCS recorded magmatic eruptions on 12 January at 13:00 local time and today on 13 January between at 02:49 to 04:28 local time. An ash plumes reached 55,000 ft (16,800 m) altitude. The magmatic eruption is characterized by lava fountaining accompanied by thunders of lightning. At 14:00 local time yesterday, the sounds of…