Taal Volcano, Philippines

The Philippines has an active volcano too. It is one of the well-known and visited touristic place of the whole archipelago. The smallest supervolcano that has formed on the planet 500 000 years ago. The volcano’s caldera has a wonderful lake, which changes after every eruption. After the last, the lake has received a new 23 square kilometres island.

Taal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The scientists keep an eye on it from 1572. Since that time, it has erupted more than 30 times. The last large eruption was in January 1911. It has taken 1 335 lives. The last eruption was in 1975 year and 200 people lives were ended. In the 1990s the volcano began to show some actions of activity. Until now their number continues to increase.

Unfortunately, it is quite hard to foresee the eruption of the supervolcano. The researchers claim that it can begin at any time. The volcano high isn’t so tremendous, just 311 meters, its crater diameter is 400 meters. Notwithstanding such decent sizes, the afterwards could be rather catastrophic. Now Taal Lake is a popular touristic place. Travellers can order a boat trip and walk along the wonderful lake shores. Next - Taupo Volcano