Mountains & Volcanoes

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

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Lake Sampaloc: Volcanic Crater Lake and Legend in San Pablo

Lake Sampaloc is a volcanic crater lake in San Pablo, Laguna. Part of the Seven Lakes, it is known for its depth and local folklore.

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Mount Pinukis: Geography, Ecology and the Mining Conflict in Zamboanga del Sur

Mount Pinukis is the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur. This inactive volcano faces threats from open-cast mining.

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Pan de Azucar Island: Geography, Mining and History in Iloilo

Pan de Azucar is a populated island in Iloilo featuring an inactive volcanic cone and ongoing mineral exploration.

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Mount Labo: Volcanic Geology and Geothermal Potential in Bicol

Mount Labo is a potentially active stratovolcano in Luzon, Philippines, known for its geothermal activity and Pleistocene eruption history.

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Cabalian Volcano: Stratovolcano and Crater Lake in Southern Leyte

Cabalian Volcano is an active stratovolcano in Southern Leyte, Philippines, featuring a crater lake and hot springs.

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Diogo Island: Geography, Geology and History

Diogo Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in Batanes, Philippines, known for its steep cliffs and dangerous currents.

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Mount Balungao: Inactive Volcano and Geothermal Landmark in Pangasinan

Mount Balungao is an inactive cinder cone volcano in Pangasinan, Philippines. It stands at 382 metres and is a key local tourist attraction.

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Mount Igmatindog: Geography and Conservation in Sibalom Natural Park

Mount Igmatindog is a 1000 m peak in Sibalom, Antique, within the protected Sibalom Natural Park.

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Mount Mayon

Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines.

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Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano, also known as Taal Caldera, is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines.