• UGI USER
  • Jun 05, 2024
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HUNDREDS SHELTERED AFTER MOUNT KANLAON ERUPTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Why in the news?

  • Mount Kanlaon, located on Negros island in the central Philippines, erupted on 3 June.
  • The eruption lasted six minutes, projecting ash, rocks, and gasses up to 5 kilometers into the atmosphere.
  • At least 2,800 people have been displaced due to the eruption,the state volcanology agency has warned that further eruptions are possible.

About Mt. Kanlaon:

  • Kanlaon is the highest peak in Central Visayas, popular for trekking.
  • Active andesitic stratovolcano with a peak elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft).
  • Located on Negros Island, spanning Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.
  • Known for an active Lugud crater and seasonal Margaja Valley crater lake.
  • Features hot springs: Mambukal, Bucalan, and Bungol.
  • Most active Visayan volcano with 30 eruptions since 1819, monitored by PHIVOLCS.
source:wordpress
About  Negros Island:

Location and Geography:

  • Negros: one of the Visayan Islands, central Philippines.
  • Separated by Guimaras Strait (northwest) and Tanon Strait (east).

Physical Features:

  • Shaped like a boot; 135 miles long, 22-49 miles wide.
  • Central mountain range with Mount Kanlaon, an active volcano (8,086 feet).
  • Major rivers: Binalbagan, Ilog, Tolong, Tanjay.

Notable Areas:

  • Southeastern peninsula: Danao and Balinsasayan crater lakes.
  • Southwestern Negros: Tablas plateau with varied landscape.

Associated Article:

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