Taal Volcano put on another dramatic display earlier today, with two more “minor” phreatomagmatic eruptions and the footage from the largest one is jaw-dropping. Taal, located in the Philippines, is one of the planet’s most fascinating yet unpredictable volcanoes. It’s uniquely set on an island within a lake that itself sits inside a massive volcanic caldera- a geological setup as breathtaking as it is dangerous. Because magma comes into direct contact with the lake’s water, Taal can shift from

The Taal Volcano in Batangas erupted three times in a single day, sending ash and gas thousands of meters into the sky and prompting authorities to raise the alert level to 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has closed all access to the volcano’s island and is closely monitoring the situation due to the risk of more eruptions and toxic gas. A rare rainbow appeared above the crater during the eruptions, creating a stunning natural scene even as authorities urge residents to