Taal Volcano located on the big island of Luzon erupted January 12, 2020, reportedly sending ash and steam up to 10-15 kilometers into the sky. With the alert level of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) escalating from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 4, it is now believed that "a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days." The institute ordered an evacuation in the towns of Balete, San Nicolas and Talisay in Batangas and other towns within the shores of Taal Lake, with an estimated number of 459,300 people living within the 14 km danger zone.
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