Malinao Volcano
Mount Malinao | |
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Mount Malinao | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,548 m (5,079 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
Listing | Potentially active volcano |
Coordinates | 13°24′58″N 123°36′30″E / 13.41611°N 123.60833°E |
Geography | |
Country | Bicol Volcanic Chain |
Last eruption | 1980 |
Mount Malinao is a potentially active
Location
Malinao Volcano is situated between the
Physical features
The mountain is forested with an elevation of 1,548 metres (5,079 ft)
Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant
This area was one of the first studied for generating electricity starting with a 250 kW power plant in 1967.
Classification
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the government bureau that deals with volcanism in the country classifies Malinao as a potentially active volcano.[8][2]
Eruptions & activities
There are no historical eruptions from Malinao which is believed to have been active from about 500,000 years ago until 60,000 years ago.[1]
1970 earthquake swarms
There was an increase in seismicity in 1970 accompanied by rumbling noises in Malinao prompting an issue of warning that the mountain might be reactivating. The tremors detected were ranging from 1 to 5 in intensity.[1]
Small explosion in 1980
There was a minor
Mythology
The volcano is believed to be the home of the ancient Bicolano god of beasts, Asuang, who challenged the supreme god of the Bicolano, Gugurang. He is worshiped alongside his friend, Bulan, the boy-god of the moon.[3]
See also
- List of active volcanoes in the Philippines
- List of potentially active volcanoes in the Philippines
- List of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines
- Pacific ring of fire
References
- ^ a b c d e "Malinao". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- ^ a b c "Malinao". Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Bicolano Pantheon of Deities and Creatures | Philippine Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT". 8 February 2016.
- ^ (2009-01-20). "The Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant" Archived 2011-08-06 at the Wayback Machine. JCMiras.net. Retrieved on 2011-09-24.
- ^ (2009-01-20). "The History of Geothermal Energy Development and Production in the Philippines" Archived 2011-08-06 at the Wayback Machine. JCMiras.net. Retrieved on 2011-09-24.
- ^ (2008-06-17). "Geothermal Power Plants in the Philippines. Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. JCMiras.net. Retrieved on 2011-09-24.
- ^ (2008-02-24). "Geothermal Energy Resources in the Philippines". JCMiras.net. Retrieved on 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Potentially Active". Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. 30 Jul 2008. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
External links
- Malinao, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) site.
- "Malinao". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.