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Watch as volcano erupts in spectacular explosion of water and ash in the Philippines
Video footage captures an eruption at the main crater of Taal Volcano in the Philippines, sending a towering plume of ash and steam around 1,200 metres into the sky.
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TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
Phreatomagmatic eruption at the Philippines Taal volcano creates Tsunami waves
A phreatomagmatic eruption, where rising magma interacts violently with water, at the main crater of the Philippines' Taal Volcano sent ash and steam plumes up to 1,200 metres into the air on June 30, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The eruption, that lasted about four and a half minutes, came hours after a similar event the same day. Alert Level 1 remains in effect as authorities continue to monitor the volcano.
CNN
· Jul 1, 2026
Taal Volcano erupts, sending ash plumes 4,000 feet into the sky
Dark ash and steam burst from the Philippine volcano on Tuesday, with three explosive pulses creating plumes for four and a half minutes.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 2, 2026
Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Video captured the moment the Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air, triggering huge waves across its crater lake. The eruption lasted almost five minutes. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
ScienceDaily
· Jul 10, 2026
NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea
A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.
Greek Reporter
· Jun 24, 2026
Midsummer Bonfire Custom of “Klidonas” Revived in Argolis, Greece
The coastal town of Nea Kios in Argolis burst into color and flame on Tuesday evening, June 23, 2026, as residents gathered to revive the centuries-old midsummer bonfire custom of Agios Ioannis Klidonas. The annual event, celebrated on the eve of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, drew large crowds of locals and visitors []
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 9, 2026
Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume up
Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume up
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Related coverage for "Watch as volcano erupts in spectacular explosion of water and ash in the Philippines": TRT World — Phreatomagmatic eruption at the Philippines Taal volcano creates Tsunami waves. CNN — Taal Volcano erupts, sending ash plumes 4,000 feet into the sky. Al Jazeera English — Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam. ScienceDaily — NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea. Greek Reporter — Midsummer Bonfire Custom of “Klidonas” Revived in Argolis, Greece. Sada Elbalad — Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume up