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Taal Volcano
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This article documents a volcano eruption. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses,
and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most
current information.
Taal Volcano (Filipino: Bulkang Taal) is a complex volcano located in the big island
of Luzon in the Philippines.[1] It is in the province of Batangas and is the second
most active volcano in the Philippines with 34 historical eruptions. All of these
eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake.
The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by prehistoric eruptions
between 140,000 and 5,380 BP.[2] Viewed from the Tagaytay Ridge in Cavite, Taal
Volcano and Lake presents one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the
Philippines.[3] It is located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) south of the capital of the
country, the city of Manila.

Taal Volcano

Bulkang Taal

Aerial photo of Taal Volcano prior to the 2020 eruption.

North is to the right-hand side.

Highest point

Elevation 311 m (1,020 ft) [1]

Coordinates 14°0′36″N 120°59′51″E 

Geography
 Taal Volcano

Location in the Philippines

Talisay and San

Location Nicolas, Batangas, Philippines

Geology

Mountain type Complex volcano

Volcanic arc/belt Macolod Corridor

Last eruption January 12, 2020 (ongoing)

Climbing

Easiest route Daang Kastila (Spanish Trail)

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The volcano has had several violent eruptions in the past, causing loss of life in the
island and the populated areas surrounding the lake, with the death toll estimated at
around to 6,000. Because of its proximity to populated areas and its eruptive history,
the volcano was designated a Decade Volcano, worthy of close study to prevent
future natural disasters. All volcanoes of the Philippines are part of the Pacific Ring of
Fire.
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Geography
Recent activity
Geological history
Eruption history
Eruption precursors at Taal
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