The silent but ACTIVE Volcanoes of Mindanao (Philippines)|EARTHGENT

Summary

The video script discusses the volcanic activity in Mindanao, the Philippines, highlighting eight active volcanoes. It covers Bud Dajo, Hibok-Hibok, Mount Apo, Mount Matutum, Mount Musuan, Parker Volcano, and Mount Mayon. Each volcano's characteristics, historical activity, and potential threats are outlined, emphasizing Mindanao's significance as a major breadbasket and volcanic region.

Takeaways

• 🌋 Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines and is home to at least 20 volcanoes, including eight of the country's 24 active ones.
• 🔥 Mount Hibok-Hibok is an active cinder cone volcano in Sulu, despite no recent activity, it's still considered active by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
• 🌿 Mount Hibach is the youngest and only historically active volcano in Mindanao, with its last eruption in the 1950s.
• 🏞️ Mount Leonardia is part of a volcanic complex with a caldera partially filled by Lake Leonard, showing activity dating back to 1.1 million years.
• 🌄 Mount Makaturing is an active stratovolcano in Lanao Del Sur, with volcanic activity continuing despite its seemingly inactive appearance.
• 🌲 Mount Matutum is the highest point in South Cotabato, featuring a well-preserved crater and dense forestation.
• 🌋 Mount Musuan, also known as Mount Kalio, is an active volcano in Bukidnon with its last eruption recorded in 1867.
• 🌿 Parker Volcano is a stratovolcano in South Cotabato, with a 1641 eruption that caused darkness over Mindanao and formed a summit caldera.
• 🔍 There are several volcanoes in Mindanao identified as potentially active by PHIVOLCS, with no historical eruption records.
• 🌋 Mount Mayon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, has erupted more than eight times since 1765.

Q & A

How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?

There are 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.

How many of the active volcanoes are located in Mindanao?

Eight of the active volcanoes are located in Mindanao.

What is the significance of Mindanao in the Philippines?

Mindanao is considered the major breadbasket of the country and is home to numerous volcanoes.

What is the status of Budaoh Volcano according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology?

Budaoh is listed as an active volcano despite not showing activity in the last hundred years.

What is unique about Mount Hibach in Mindanao?

Mount Hibach is the youngest volcano and the only historically active one in Mindanao.

What type of volcano is Mount Leonardia and where is it located?

Mount Leonardia is a stratovolcano located in the province of Davao de Oro.

How old is the activity at the Leonard Range?

Activity at the Leonard Range dates back to 1.1 million years.

What is the significance of Mount Makaturing?

Mount Makaturing is an active stratovolcano and the central edifice in the Bhutig mountains.

What is the highest point in the province of South Cotabato?

Mount Matutum is the highest point in the province of South Cotabato, reaching an elevation of 2286 meters.

What is Mount Musuan also known as?

Mount Musuan is also called Mount Kalio.

What is the last recorded eruption of Mount Musuan?

The last recorded eruption of Mount Musuan was in 1867.

What is the most active volcano in Mindanao?

Mount Regang is considered the most active volcano in Mindanao.

How many times has Mount Regang erupted since 1765?

Mount Regang has erupted more than eight times since 1765.