MANILA, Philippines — Phreatic eruptions were observed anew in Taal Volcano yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). State volcanologists said ...

Phreatic eruption is a steam-driven explosion that occur when water beneath the ground or on the surface is heated by magma, lava, hot rocks, or new volcanic deposits, the PHIVOLCS said. A weak ...

So-called "phreatic" eruptions can be hard to predict. If one happens when you're nearby, how do you keep yourself safe? We explore that question through experiments using a model volcano.

The shutdown aims to shield park rangers and visitors from rising ash emissions and the risk of phreatic eruptions—steam-driven explosions triggered by heated groundwater. Experts have set the volcano ...

They were also affected by Taal Volcano's minor phreatic eruption last month. "Ang amin po talagang tinitirhan ay talaga pong madadaanan po talaga ng mga lagnas, ang mga lupa nabagsak po siya. 'Pag ...