Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano (IPA: [taʔal]; Tagalog: Bulkang Taal) is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines. Located in the province of Batangas about 50 kilometers (31 mi) south of Manila, the volcano is the second most active volcano in the country with 38 recorded historical eruptions, all of which were concentrated on Volcano Island, near the middle of Taal Lake. The caldera was formed by prehistoric eruptions between 140,000 and 5,380 BP.
| Taal Volcano | |
|---|---|
| Bulkang Taal | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14°0′36″N 120°59′51″E |
| Geography | |
Taal Volcano Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | Talisay and San Nicolas, Batangas, Philippines |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Caldera |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Luzon Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | March 31, 2022 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Daang Kastila (Spanish Trail) |
An interactive map of Taal Volcano | |
Taal Volcano has had several violent eruptions in the past, causing deaths on the island and the populated areas surrounding the lake, with an overall death toll of about 6,000. Because of its proximity to populated areas and its eruptive history, the volcano was designated a Decade Volcano, worthy of close study to prevent future natural disasters.