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MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – Several areas, including Calabarzon and Metro Manila, experienced ashfall from the restive Taal Volcano on Sunday, January 12.
The Taal Volcano in Batangas had begun to spew ash on Sunday afternoon, generating an ash column 10 to 15 kilometers high. As of Sunday evening, Alert Level 4 has been raised, meaning a “hazardous” eruption is possible “within hours to days.” (READ: What to do before, during, and after a volcano eruption)
Calabarzon includes the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, where ashfall has been reported.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology also said the ashfall has reached as far as Quezon City.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, meanwhile, gave an initial list of affected areas as well:
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Rizal
- northwestern part of Quezon
- Metro Manila
- Bulacan
- Pampanga
- Bataan
- Tarlac
- Nueva Ecija
- eastern part of Pangasinan
- southeastern part of Zambales
Below are some photos and videos taken in affected areas.
Batangas
View of Taal Volcano Eruption from Brgy. Sabang, Lipa City @rapplerdotcom #MovePH pic.twitter.com/NHVC907H1q
LOOK: Pillar of ash from Taal Volcano in Tagaytay, Batangas visible from Lucena City, Quezon. | via @ramboreports pic.twitter.com/IXhiT0vGJO
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) January 12, 2020
LOOK: In Tanauan City, residents report that the rain carry stones and mud, and the air smell of sulfur. Photo taken by @ashennto from Tanauan City, around 5 pm, Sunday, January 12. pic.twitter.com/TjR6DmQ9cW
— MovePH (@MovePH) January 12, 2020
Cavite
LOOK: Ashfall from Taal Volcano can be spotted in Dasmariñas, Cavite on Sunday afternoon, January 12. Photos from Ralph Delatore pic.twitter.com/qvIwZxgj93
— MovePH (@MovePH) January 12, 2020
LOOK: The plume of ash from Taal Volcano can also be seen in Tagaytay on Sunday, January 12. Photos from Twitter user @dyanmarlo pic.twitter.com/GXnFQPEo2g
Laguna
Ash from the Taal Volcano can be seen raining in Brgy. Casile, Cabuyao in Laguna on Sunday afternoon, January 12. Photos from @rhedj00 pic.twitter.com/NjWZm3EJUW
Ashfall from Taal Volcano has also reached Sta. Rosa, Laguna on Sunday afternoon, January 12. Video by @kaitjavier pic.twitter.com/EdCanBP3Zv
Ash rain from the Taal Volcano can be seen reaching Sta. Rosa, Laguna on Sunday afternoon, January 12. Photo from @shonabebe08 pic.twitter.com/yujkj5WJGe
After Taal Volcano’s phreatic eruption, people at The Mills Country Club in Canlubang, Laguna are helping others clean the mud and ash from their cars so they can safely go home to their families on Sunday, January 12. Photo from @pottypotskiee pic.twitter.com/ot0gQqiLqq
Metro Manila
LOOK: Ash situation in Las Piñas due to Taal Volcano’s phreatic eruption on Sunday, January 12. | via @abyssmaid pic.twitter.com/GrrosIsYiu
LOOK: Ashfall from Taal Volcano has reached Pasig City on Sunday, January 12. Photo from Bhong Odal pic.twitter.com/Tznp3dH9yD
The ash eruption has triggered evacuations and class suspensions. Flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were also put on hold. – Rappler.com
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