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Saini Samim, Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Melbourne

A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely

An eruption at Taal Volcano in 2025. PHIVOLCS

Two weeks ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded three distinct, short-lived explosions in less than five minutes at Taal Volcano. The eruption sent a column of ash and steam up to 1.2km into the air.

Despite this, it caused little disruption. The volcano remains at Alert Level 1, or “low-level unrest”, with a smaller eruption logged over the weekend.

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