Mountains & Volcanoes

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

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Smith Volcano: Geography and Volcanic History on Babuyan Island

Smith Volcano is an active cinder cone on Babuyan Island in Cagayan, Philippines, last erupting in 1924.

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Mount Mantalingajan: Ecology, Climbing and Conservation in Palawan

Profile of Mount Mantalingajan, Palawan's highest peak (2086 m), its protected landscape status, biodiversity and difficult hiking routes.

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Mount Annaguan: Geography, Ecology and History in Cagayan

Mount Annaguan in Rizal, Cagayan is a 1,400m peak with preserved forests, Philippine eagles and WWII history.

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Mount Tagubud: Geography and Hydrology in Davao de Oro

Mount Tagubud is the highest peak in Davao de Oro, Philippines, standing at 2,670 metres and serving as the source of the Agusan River.

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Mount Isarog: Volcanic History, Ecology and Indigenous Heritage

Active stratovolcano in Camarines Sur, Philippines. Home to endangered Isarog Agta, endemic species, and significant Holocene eruptive histo...

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Mount Makaturing: Stratovolcano Profile and the 1947 Philippine Air Force Tragedy

Mount Makaturing is an active stratovolcano in Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. Known for its 1947 air crash involving Gen. Edwin Andrews.

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Musuan Peak: Volcanic Geography and Flora of Bukidnon

Musuan Peak is an active volcano in Bukidnon, Mindanao, known for its lava dome structure, rich plant biodiversity, and proximity to Central...

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Mount Arayat: Volcanic Profile, Kapampangan Mythology and Conservation

Mount Arayat is a stratovolcano in Pampanga, Philippines, central to Kapampangan mythology and recent conservation efforts.

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Mahagnao Volcano: Geology, Conservation and the Natural Park

Profile of Mahagnao Volcano in Leyte, covering its geology, 1895 eruption, and the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park.

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Mount Sungay: Geography, Destruction and the People's Park in the Sky

Mount Sungay, the highest peak in Cavite, was leveled in 1979 for the Palace in the Sky, now a historic park.

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Mount Mirador: Meteorological History and Strategic Role in Baguio

Mount Mirador in Baguio hosted a historic 1909 meteorological station and served as a key Japanese resistance point during the liberation of...

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Malepunyo Mountain Range: Geography, Geology and Hiking

Overview of the Malepunyo Range in Luzon, covering its geology, peaks, and hiking trails.

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Mount Samat: Geography, Geology and the National Shrine

Mount Samat in Bataan is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles, site of the National Shrine and Cross commemorating WWII history.

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Mount Balatukan: Volcanic Geography and Bukidnon Mythology

Mount Balatukan is a potentially active stratovolcano in Misamis Oriental, Mindanao. It features a large caldera and holds central importanc...

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Mount Sicapoo: Geography, Climbing History and Significance

Mount Sicapoo is the highest peak in Ilocos Norte, known for its steep cliffs and difficult ascent first completed in 2009.

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Mount Pulong Bato: Geology, Etymology and Holy Week Pilgrimage

Mount Pulong Bato (Columbato) is a monolithic intrusion volcano in Zamboanga City, Mindanao, known for its solid rock structure and annual H...

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Mount Kalatungan: Volcanic Geography, Indigenous Conservation and the 2025 FA-50PH Crash

Mount Kalatungan is a dormant stratovolcano in Bukidnon, Philippines. It is an indigenous sacred site and the location of a 2025 Philippine...

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Macolod Corridor: Tectonics, Volcanism and Geology in Southwestern Luzon

The Macolod Corridor is a 40 km wide zone of active volcanism in southwestern Luzon, bounded by major faults and home to Taal Volcano.

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Mount Calavite: Geography, Conservation History and Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Calavite is a 1521-metre peak in Mindoro, Philippines, serving as a critical sanctuary for the endemic Mindoro tamaraw.

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Sleeping Beauty Mountain: Geography and Folklore of Kalinga

Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Kalinga is a ridge resembling a sleeping woman, central to local legends of tribal love and war.