Cabalian Volcano

Cabalian Volcano (Kabalianon: Bukid Kantayoktok) is an active volcano located in the province of Southern Leyte (Region VIII) in the Philippines.

For the municipality formerly known under this name, see San Juan, Southern Leyte.
Cabalian Volcano
Kabalianon Bukid Kantayoktok
Highest point
Elevation945 m (3,100 ft)
Prominence945 m (3,100 ft)
ListingList of active volcanoes in the Philippines
Coordinates10°16′47″N 125°12′56″E 
Geography
Cabalian Volcano
Geology
Age of rockQuaternary
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic arcLeyte arc[1]
Last eruption1820 ± 30 years
Climbing
Easiest routefrom San Juan, Southern Leyte on the SW flank of the volcano

Physical features

Cabalian 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.[2][3]

The cinder cone volcano 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

Cabalian Lake (Lake Danao) is a 500 m (1,600 ft) wide 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

References
  1. Taylor, Brian and Natland, James. "Active Margins and Marginal Basins of the Western Pacific", p. 111. American Geophysical Union, 1995. ISBN 0875900453
  2. (2008-07-30). "Active Volcanoes". PHIVOLCS. Retrieved on June 16, 2011.
  3. "Cabalian Volcano". Global Volcanism Program. Retrieved on June 16, 2011.
  • Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) page on Cabalian.
  • Global Volcanism Program page, Cabalian.
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