Lake Aguingay
Lake Aguingay | |
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Luzon Island | |
Coordinates | 12°46′23″N 124°04′12″E / 12.773126°N 124.070018°E |
Type | Seasonal crater lake |
Basin countries | Philippines |
Surface area | 76 hectares (190 acres) |
Shore length1 | 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
Surface elevation | 410 metres (1,350 ft) |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Lake Aguingay is a vast plain at the center of
Mt. Bulusan
. The area is home to various endemic birds, reptiles and other mammals. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and a tropical rain forest. It is only accessible by foot from Bulusan Lake and from the villages of Kapangihan and San Roque.
Physical characteristics
Aguingay Lake is another dormant crater within the Bulusan Volcano areas. During rainy seasons the water is clear and greenish. Some areas are covered with grasses and rocks. It is home to some endemic birds, mammals, insects and reptiles surrounded by
tropical rain forest
.
External links
- Bulusan, Sorsogon in Wikipedia
- Bulusan Volcano National Park