Cabalian Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in the province of Southern Leyte (Region VIII) in the Philippines.
| 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 | |
.svg)  Cabalian Volcano | |
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| Geology | |
| Rock age | 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 |
Physical features
editCabalian is classified by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) as active with 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 stratovolcano has an elevation of 945 metres (3,100 ft) with a base diameter of 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi). The predominant rock type is andesite. Beside solfataras, other thermal features present are hot springs located on the east and west flank of the volcano. Mainit Hot Spring in the municipality of Anahawan, Southern Leyte has a temperature of 63.4–63.9 °C (146.1–147.0 °F).
Cabalian Lake
editCabalian Lake (Lake Danao) is a 500 m (1,600 ft) wide crater lake that occupies the summit crater of the volcano. The surface elevation of the lake is at 733 metres (2,405 ft). This lake is often confused with Lake Danao, which is located near Ormoc City in Leyte province.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Taylor, Brian and Natland, James. "Active Margins and Marginal Basins of the Western Pacific", p. 111. American Geophysical Union, 1995. 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
edit- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) page on Cabalian.