Why is Taal Volcano Always Smoking? Volcanic Smog (Vog) Explained
Why is Taal Volcano Always “Smoking”? The Science of Volcanic Gas and What It Means for the Metro If you take a drive down to Tagaytay on a typical weekend, you will likely see a steady white plume rising from the crater of Taal Volcano. For residents of CALABARZON and Metro Manila, this hazy view has become a familiar, sometimes frustrating part of daily life. Many people refer to this plume as smoke. From a geological perspective, calling it smoke is actually incorrect. Mountains do not burn like wood or coal. What you are seeing is a complex mixture of […]