Patoc is a strongly fumarolic stratovolcano in the Philippines. Patoc is located in Mountain Province, part of the Cordillera Central range, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is located 6 cadastral kilometres[clarification needed] north of Bontoc, at latitude 17.147°N (17°8'48"N), longitude 120.98°E (120°58'48"E).
| Patoc | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Patoc Location within the Philippines | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,865 m (6,119 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 17°08′48″N 120°58′48″E / 17.14667°N 120.98000°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Luzon |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Mountain Province |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Parent range | Cordillera Central |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Luzon Volcanic Arc |
Physical features
editElevation is reported as 1,865 metres (6,119 ft) above sea level,[1] and is described by the Smithsonian Institution as displaying strong fumarolic activity.
A stream and village on the west side are named Mainit (a Tagalog word for "hot"). There are hot springs at the village of Mainit, one of which has been successfully commercialised for tourists. There is also a village on the south side called Favarey.
Eruptions
editThere are no reports of eruptions.
Geology
editRock type is predominantly andesite.
Listings
editThe Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program lists Patoc as strongly fumarolic. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has not listed Patoc or any volcanic related activity at this location.