Mountains & Volcanoes

Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.

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Langun-Gobingob Cave System: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Samar

The Langun-Gobingob Cave System in Calbiga, Samar, is the largest cave system in the Philippines, spanning 2,968 hectares with 12 major cave...

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Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Park: Ecology, History and Tourism in Samar

Protected natural area in Basey, Samar featuring caves, waterfalls and a natural bridge within the larger Samar Island Natural Park.

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Mount Malinao: Volcanic Profile, Geothermal Energy and Bicolano Mythology

Mount Malinao is a potentially active stratovolcano in the Bicol Region, known for the Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant and Bicolano mythology.

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Mount San Cristobal: Volcanic Profile and Cultural History in Luzon

Mount San Cristobal is a potentially active stratovolcano in Laguna and Quezon, known as the 'Devil's Mountain' in Filipino folklore.

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Mount Mandalagan: Volcanic Profile and Geology in Negros Occidental

Mount Mandalagan is a complex volcano in Negros Occidental, Philippines, known for its solfataric activity and high-temperature plumes.

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Mount Iraya: Volcanic Profile and Cultural Significance in Batanes

Mount Iraya is the highest peak in Batanes, an active stratovolcano last erupted in 1454, sacred to the Ivatan people.

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Mount Parker: Constituency of the Eastern District Council of Hong Kong

Mount Parker is a constituency of the Eastern District Council of Hong Kong, established in 1994.

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Mount Nebo: Biblical Site and Archaeological History

Mount Nebo in Jordan is a biblical site where Moses viewed the Promised Land. It features Byzantine ruins and mosaics.

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Langun-Gobingob Cave System: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Samar

The Langun-Gobingob Cave System in Calbiga, Samar, is the largest cave system in the Philippines, spanning 2968 hectares with 12 major caves...

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Pantaron Range: Geography, Ecology and Conservation in Mindanao

The Pantaron Range is a mountain range in Mindanao, Philippines, known for its old-growth forests and biodiversity.

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Langun-Gobingob Cave System: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Samar

The Langun-Gobingob Cave System in Calbiga, Samar, is the largest cave system in the Philippines, spanning 2,968 hectares with 12 major cave...

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Mount Susong Dalaga: Disambiguation of Philippine Peaks

Disambiguation of Mount Susong Dalaga, a name shared by multiple peaks in the Philippines.

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Mount Sangay: Geology, Ecology and Volcanic History

Active stratovolcano in Ecuador with unique tectonic position, rich biodiversity and continuous eruptive history since 1934.

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Mount Cagua: Volcanic Profile and Geothermal Features in Cagayan

Mount Cagua is an active stratovolcano in Cagayan, Philippines, featuring a 1.5-km crater and six hot springs. Last erupted in 1907.

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Mayon Volcano: Eruptive History, Geology and Monitoring

Profile of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines. Covers its symmetrical cone, eruption history, lahars, and PHIVOLCS monitoring.

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Mount Baco: Geography, Conservation and the Tamaraw

Mount Baco is a mountain in Mindoro, Philippines, part of the Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park, a critical habitat for the endangered tamaraw.

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Mount Timolan Protected Landscape: Geography, Biodiversity and Conservation in Zamboanga del Sur

Profile of Mount Timolan Protected Landscape in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. Covers geography, watershed role, biodiversity and establishmen...

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Kanlaon Volcano: Eruptive History, Monitoring and Climbing

Kanlaon Volcano is the highest peak in the Visayas and one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. This article covers its geology,...

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Babuyan Claro: Volcanic Profile and Geology in Cagayan

Profile of Babuyan Claro, an active stratovolcano in the Babuyan Islands, Cagayan, with eruption history and geological features.

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Mount Kanlaon: Volcanic Profile, Eruptive History and Monitoring

Active stratovolcano in Negros, Philippines. Highest peak in Visayas at 2465 m. History of eruptions and monitoring.