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 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.

The sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano has increased while its seismic activity continued, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in the following days.
Currently, Alert Level 4 is raised over Taal Volcano. State volcanologists say that a major explosion may come within hours, days, or even months.
The state seismology agency said the emission of white-colored steam in Taal Volcano had reached 100 to 800 meters high compared to Friday’s record of 50 to 500 meters.
The state seismology agency said the emission of white-colored steam in Taal Volcano had reached 100 to 800 meters high compared to Friday’s record of 50 to 500 meters.