Cabalian Volcano
Cabalian Volcano | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
Prominence | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
Listing | Active volcanoes in the Philippines |
Coordinates | 10°16′47″N 125°12′56″E / 10.27972°N 125.21556°E |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Quaternary |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc | Leyte arc[1] |
Last eruption | 1820 ± 30 years [2] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from San Juan, Southern Leyte on the SW flank of the volcano |
Cabalian Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in the province of Southern Leyte (Region VIII) in the Philippines.
Physical features
Cabalian is classified by the
solfataric activity. Radiocarbon dating on a pyroclastic flow deposit from the volcano estimated that the last eruption was in 1820 +/- 30 years.[3][2]
The
Anahawan
, Southern Leyte has a temperature of 63.4–63.9 °C (146.1–147.0 °F).
Cabalian Lake
Ormoc City in Leyte
province.
See also
- List of volcanoes in the Philippines
References
- ISBN 0875900453
- ^ a b "Cabalian". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ (2008-07-30). "Active Volcanoes". PHIVOLCS. Retrieved on June 16, 2011.
External links
- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) page on Cabalian.