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News: Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, recently erupted dramatically, spewing a massive ash plume 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) high into the sky.

About Mount Kanlaon

Kanlaon Mountain Information
Source: mountain forecast
  • Mount Kanlaon is a stratovolcano located in the north-central part of Negros Island in the Philippines.
  • It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • It features several pyroclastic cones and craters.
  • The volcano is composed of tropical volcanic deposits, including layered lava flows, lahar deposits, airfall tephra, and apron pyroclastic materials.
  • Kanlaon is rich in biodiversity, providing a habitat for numerous species of flora and fauna. 

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