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VMEPD: Eruption History

Eruption History (Ongoing Audit)

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NameDateoferuptionErupt NoEruptsiteDescNarrativeTypeEd ComReference
         
Kanlaon1988 Jun 2119craterPhreatic, ashfall, 0.3-1.0 km high eruption columnPhreaticMananawin (traces of ash)
Taal184219Main CraterDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Mayon186218Minor ash eruption, laharPhreatic
Bulusan2010 Nov 6,8-9, 12,15,21,24,26, Dec 16,23, 2011 Jan 18, Feb 21, May 1318Active vents in the summitPhreatic, with rumbling sound; earthquakePhreaticPhreaticTraces of ash in areas 6-10 km NW of crater– Juban & Casiguran, Nov. 6; Juban & Irosin, Nov. 8; SW of crater –Irosin, Bulan & Magallanes, Nov. 21; Juban, Monbon, Irosin proper, Feb. 21. In-channel lahars in Calang Creek, Añog-Rangas, Patag-Rangas (Malunoy) and Tinampo Rivers.PHIVOLCS Bulletins; Bornas et al, 2010a, 2010b, 2010c, 2010d, 2011a, 2011b
Kanlaon1987 Apr 2418craterPhreaticAshfall deposits at the SW slope covering an area of approx. 2 km by 6.5 km
Taal182518Main CraterDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Mayon186117Minor ash eruptionPhreatic
Bulusan2006 Mar 21, Apr 29, May 25,31, Jun 7,10,13,18,20,28,Oct 10,19,23,30-31, Dec 20, 2007 Jan 24,26, Apr 8-9, May 12, Jul 31, Oct 417Summit CraterExplosive eruption, earthquake, lahar, rumbling soundsPhreaticPhreaticAshfall at some barangays of Irosin, Juban, Casiguran and Bulusan; Lahars along Calang Creek, Tinampo, Malunoy and Cadac-an RiversPHIVOLCS Bulletins; Bornas et al, 2007a, 2007b, 2007c, 2007d; Delos Reyes, Bornas et al, 2014.
Kanlaon1986 Jun 3-21, Aug 1817craterPhreatic, 4-km high eruption columnPhreaticBgys at SE slope: Pula, Upper Masulog, Pantao, Tinago & Cabatuan
Taal180817Main Crater“Formerly the depth seemed immense and unfathomable, and at the bottom was seen a liquid mass in continual ebullition. After the eruption the whole aspect was changed; the crater had widened, the pond within it had been reduced to one-third and the rest of the crater floor is dry enough to walk over it” (Saderra Maso, 1911, p11)Phreatomagmatic, moderatePhreatomagmaticMain activity confined to TVI; 84 cm Tephra fall deposits at TVI but thicker in distal areas; change in depth and configuration of MC, with former two lakes merged as oneDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Mayon1859-186016
Bulusan1994 Nov 27, Dec 3-5,12,18,20,22,24,27,31, 1995 Jan 7,10,21,2816Summit Crater (implicit)Ash ejections, pyroclastic surge, rumbling sounds, e-type earthquake, ashfall, laharPhreaticPhreaticBarangays 5 km W and SW of Bulusan summit (ashfall)PHIVOLCS Bulletins
Kanlaon1985 Mar 13-14, Nov 216craterPhreatic, ashfall, 0.4-0.8 km high eruption columnPhreaticAreas 1.5 km SW of summit, Cabagnaan, Mansalanao, Old Fabrica and Antipolay
Taal179016Main CraterDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Mayon1858 Jan15Strombolian, lava flow, lahar; intial lava fountaining lasted until December*StrombolianWith casualties
Bulusan1988 Feb 20 to Mar 815Summit Crater (implicit)Ash ejections (mild)PhreaticPhreaticAshfalls extend at least 17km from the ventV239  MLBautista (Bautista, n.d.); V326 (Delfin, 1993)
Taal1754 02 June–26 Sep15Main Crater“volcano never ceased to eject fire and mud”; “within the black column of smoke issuing from the volcano ever since June 2, there frequently formed thunderstorms”Phreatomagmatic/Plinian, very violent, tephra fall and projectiles, ashfall (100-110 cm deposits), base surge, seiches, fissuring, solfatara, shock waves, acid rainPhreatomagmatic and/or Plinianundetermined; Pyroclastic density current affected entire TVI, crossing the lake and affected shoreline communities but majority towards W & SW;Delos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Taal1754 1–15 Nov15Main Crater“resumed its former fury, ejecting fire, rocks, sand, and mud”Phreatomagmatic/Plinian, very violent, tephra fall and projectiles, ashfall (100-110 cm deposits), base surge, seiches, fissuring, solfatara, shock waves, acid rainPhreatomagmatic and/or Pliniancomplete devastation of Old Taal, Old Lipa, Sala and Old Tanauan; damming of PansipitDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Taal1754 28Nov–02 Dec15Main Crater“columns of fire and smoke ascended higher than ever before”; “accompanied by terrific lightning and thunder above, and violent shocks of earthquake underneath”; “waves of the angry lake began already to flood the houses nearest to the beach” (Saderra Maso, 1911, p.9); “in other parts of the lakeshore have likewise opened many cracks” (Saderra Maso, 1911, p.10-11)Phreatomagmatic/Plinian, very violent, tephra fall and projectiles, ashfall (100-110 cm deposits), base surge, seiches, fissuring, solfatara, shock waves, acid rainPhreatomagmatic and/or PlinianRiver causing flooding in Old Lipa and Old Tanauan; livestock perished; 12 known fatalities reportedDelos Reyes et. al., 2018. “A synthesis and review of historical eruptions at Taal Volcano, Southern Luzon, Philippines"
Kanlaon1978 Mar 22-Sept 215craterPhreatic, 1.83-km high eruption column, central crater eruption, explosivePhreatic(PHIVOLC, 1982) p10