New vents have opened up in Taal Volcano's northern side, now emitting lava fountains

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Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said new lateral vents have opened up on the northern side of Taal Volcano where short lava fountains are seen coming out.

For their 4 p.m. update, PHIVOLCS said that the observation results seeing new lateral vents on the northern side of the volcano where short 500-meter lava fountains are exuded from.

In a press briefing, PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum said that there are vents lined up o the northern side of the volcano and it causes short lava fountains. As a result, the eruption is not only seen inside the crater but along the side of the volcano as well.

By Denise Fajardo