Taal Volcano is one of the most iconic and active volcanoes in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, it is famous for its crater lake and cone-shaped appearance. The volcano is classified as a complex volcano, meaning it is composed of multiple volcanic vents and craters. Taal Volcano has had several eruptions throughout history, with the most recent major eruption occurring in January 2020.
| Location: | Luzon, Philippines |
| Coordinates: | 14.009185, 120.997003 |
| Volcano Type: | Complex |
Taal’s Location
Taal’s Latest Status
2026: Alert Level 1 – Minor phreatomagmatic eruption occurring on January 9, 2026.
Taal’s Eruptive History
| 1965 | A relatively large phreatomagmatic eruption occurred. The eruption generated multiple base surges across Lake Taal and plumes rising to over 20km high. Over one hundred people were killed in this eruption. |
| 1969 | A number of smaller eruptions ejecting incandescent material and producing small ash plumes. |
| 1976 | Ongoing strong and frequent eruptions. |
| 1977 | A series of phreatic eruptions producing steam and ash plumes. |
| 2020 | Tall awakens! Large eruption on January 12. PHIVOLCS has escalated from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 4. Impressive volcanic lightning. There is also a risk of a possible volcanic tsunami. |
| 2021 | Small phreatomagmatic eruption. |
| 2022 | More phreatomagmatic eruptions producing plumes to 1km. |
| 2023 | Unrest at Taal continues. Upwelling of crater lake generating small steam plumes. |
| 2024 | SO2 is at its highest level recorded in 2024. Seismicity remains at baseline levels. A phreatic or steam-driven eruption at the Taal Main Crater occurred on April 12. Dec: A phreatomagmatic eruption was recorded at Taal volcano, lasting 4 mins and producing a plume rising to 3km |
| 2026 | Taal has remained at Alert Level 1, with its most recent minor phreatomagmatic eruption occurring on January 9, 2026. |
Taal Monitoring
Please refer to PHIVOLCS for all of the Philippines Volcano Monitoring.
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