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Volcanic lightning is a burst of electrical activity that forms inside a volcanic plume during explosive eruptions when ash, ice, and gas particles collide and charge.
Taal Volcano, on the island in Taal Lake south of Manila, has produced volcanic lightning during its explosive episodes including the 2020 eruption.
The phenomenon is tied to eruptive activity and is unpredictable and hazardous.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Tagaytay Ridge viewpoint (Picnic Grove / Sky Ranch area) |
| Talisay / Laurel lakeshore viewing points |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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