Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Biliran Volcano: Geology, Eruptions and Thermal Features
Biliran is an active solfataric complex volcano in the Philippines. It formed the island of Biliran and features multiple hot springs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diogo Island: Geography, Geology and History
Diogo Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in Batanes, Philippines, known for its steep cliffs and dangerous currents.
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.
Mount Mayon
Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines.
Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano, also known as Taal Caldera, is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines.