6 Most Active Volcanoes in the Philippines

Mayon Volcano

Standing at 2.46 kilometers high, Mayon Volcano is surrounded by three cities in Albay
province, about 11 hours away from Manila if you travel by car. It has a record of 51
eruptions, with the most violent being recorded in February of 1814.

Mayon Volcano has captured the attention of the world in many ways. With its almost
perfect conical shape, it is undeniably one of the most beautiful volcanoes and most
photographed in the world. Even now that it is drawing residents away, this volcano still
attracts a lot of admiring spectators.

Taal Volcano

Located in Batangas, Taal Volcano is also one of the most interesting volcanoes the
Philippines has. Ironically, as a caldera volcano, it’s also the deadliest. Technically
speaking, Taal Volcano is a volcano island contained inside Taal Lake which is also
bounded by Taal Caldera 25 kilometers wide. On Taal Volcano island is the main crater
lake which is 80 meters deep. Its most memorable eruption was in 1754, which lasted
for almost seven months devastating the nearby Lipa and Tanauan in Batangas.

Taal Volcano is only about two hours away from Manila via Talisay or San Nicolas,
Batangas. Taal Volcano and Lake is a very famous sight from the high ridge of
Tagaytay. Trekking at the volcano island is also a very popular activity.
Mount Kanlaon

With a total of 30 recorded eruptions, Mount Kanlaon is the third most active volcano in
the Philippines. It is 2.43 kilometers high and is located in Negros Oriental, near
Bacolod City. Most of its eruptions have been considered phreatic and mild,
characterized mainly by ashfalls. It was only in 1902 when the volcano erupted with
lava.

Mount Kanlaon regularly attracts tourists who seek adventure in hiking or relaxation in
its hot springs. There are three hot springs around the volcano, namely, Mambucal Hot
Springs, Bucalan Hot Spring, and Bungol Hot Spring. Visitors can reach Kanlaon for two
to three hours by land from Bacolod City.

Mount Bulusan

A neighboring volcano of Mayon in the Bicol region, Bulusan Volcano is located in

Sorsogon province, in the southern part of the region. Most of its eruptions have been
phreatic, which means that little damage was caused to the nearby towns. Ash
explosions are very common to Bulusan Volcano, which can last for months to a few
years. Its worst eruption was recorded in 1918 which lasted until 1922, causing some
landslides and lava flows.

Mount Bulusan has gifted its surrounding towns with natural hot springs that both locals
and tourists can enjoy. Trekking is also a very common activity, letting hikers find
amazing views of the ocean and a sea of clouds. The nearest airport is in Legazpi City,
Albay, where you have to take a four-hour bus ride going to Bulusan.
Mount Hibok-Hibok

Standing on Camiguin Island in the Bohol Sea, Mount Hibok-Hibok is a young volcano
and relatively a small one compared to the other stratovolcanoes in this list, with a base
diameter of 10 kilometers. It has five eruptions in recorded history, the most significant
of which is the consecutive eruptions from 1948 to 1953, which killed hundreds of
citizens nearby.

Hiking is a common activity at Mount Hibok-Hibok. Camiguin Island can be reached via
boat from Cagayan De Oro.

Mount Pinatubo

Located within the boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, Mount Pinatubo is
one of the most famous volcanoes in the country. While it has only had two recorded
eruptions, one has been the most historic and devastating eruption in the Philippines.
The 1991 eruption displaced tens of thousands of locals and affected the whole Luzon
island. It was the second largest eruption of the 20th century (next to Novarupta in
Alaska).

Now, Mount Pinatubo is a beautiful scenery and source of livelihood for the people
around it. The place is often brimming with tourist activities like trekking, camping,
relaxing at the hot spring, volcanic mud spa, and more. Pinatubo is only two to three
hours away from Manila.
 Submitted by:

JUSTINE T. BERNARDINO

Student

Submitted to:

SUNSHINE BARAMEDA

Teacher