Taal Volcano (Filipino: Bulkang Taal) is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.It is the second most active volcano in the Philippines with 33 historical eruptions. All of these eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake. The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by prehistoric eruptions between 140,000 and 5,380 BP. Viewed from Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines. It is located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of the capital of the country, the city of Manila.
The volcano had several violent eruptions in the past causing loss of life in the island and the populated areas surrounding the lake, with the death toll estimated at around 5,000 to 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. All volcanoes of the Philippines are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Taal Volcano and Lake are wholly located in the province of Batangas. The northern half of Volcano Island falls under the jurisdiction of the lake shore town of Talisay, and the southern half to San Nicolas. The other communities that encircle Taal Lake include the cities ofTanauan and Lipa, and the municipalities of Talisay, Laurel, Agoncillo, Santa Teresita,Alitagtag, Cuenca, Balete and Mataas na Kahoy.
Permanent settlement on the island is prohibited by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS, declaring the whole Volcano Island as a high-risk area and a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Despite the warnings, poor families have settled on the island, risking their lives, earning a living by fishing and farming crops from the rich volcanic soil.
Interesting piece. It’s surprising that some still choose to live near the sites prone to volcanic eruptions. Are there programs in the Philippines that help people to get out of poverty?
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Yes Philippines have a lot oc program to help people out of poverty. Ang living on taal which is prone to volcanic eruption is not about the social status. If you would come here you will experience its beauty and realize why those people live their instead of subdivision or what 😊 btw how old are you?
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Cheers to the fearless adventurers.
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yea. haha they are the best
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Very interesting!
All the best!
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thanks
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