Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila

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Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila. (2026, October 8). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/8/video-shows-dramatic-eruption-of-volcano-near-manila?traffic_source=rss

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Taal Volcano, located near Manila in the Philippines, recently experienced a brief but intense eruption, as shown in video footage. The eruption produced a dark grey ash plume that reached up to 4,000 meters into the air and was accompanied by volcanic lightning.

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On October 8, 2026, Taal Volcano near Manila, the capital of the Philippines, experienced a brief but dramatic eruption. The event was captured on video and showed a dark grey ash plume rising to an elevation of 4,000 metres above the volcano's crater. Additionally, the footage included images of volcanic lightning accompanying the eruption. This occurrence highlights the ongoing geological activity in this region and underscores the need for continued monitoring by local authorities.

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Published On 8 Oct 2026 Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater alongside volcanic lightning.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08

2026-10-08 · Al Jazeera

Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila · assertive framing

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Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater alongside volcanic lightning. asserted

eruption → show → lightning

eruption → publish → lightning