Taal Volcano erupted Wednesday near Manila, according to footage from the Philippines. The clip, in rapid motion, shows a dramatic eruption of the volcano, which sits in a lake about 60 km south of the capital. No immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Footage circulating from the Philippines shows Taal Volcano erupting near Manila. The volcano, situated in a crater lake on Luzon island, last erupted significantly in January 2020, displacing hundreds of thousands. The current eruption's scale and potential ashfall hazards are not yet detailed. No civil-defense alerts or evacuation orders have been reported in the immediate aftermath.
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