The Mighty Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon

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BULUSAN VOLCANO

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Bulusan is classified by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (composite volcano) and covers the northeast rim of Irosin caldera that was formed about 40,000 years before present. It has a peak elevation of 1,565 m (5,135 ft) above sea level with a base diameter of 15 km (9.3 mi).

Located in the area around the mountain are four craters and four hot springs.

Photo from: https://errolgatumbato.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/bulusan-park-the-little-switzerland-of-bicol/

Mount Bulusan, or Bulusan Volcano, is the southernmost volcano on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippines. It is situated in the province of Sorsogon in the Bicol region, 70 km (43 mi) southeast of Mayon Volcano and approximately 250 km (160 mi) southeast of the Philippine capital of Manila.

It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines.

Bulusan is classified by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (or a composite cone) and covers the northeast rim of Irosin caldera that was formed about 40,000 years ago. It has a peak elevation of 1,565 m (5,135 ft) above sea level with a base diameter of 15 km (9.3 mi).

Located in the area around the mountain are four craters and four hot springs. The first crater, called Blackbird Lake, is 20 m (66 ft) in diameter and 15 m (49 ft) deep. The second crater is oval, with dimensions of 60 by 30 m (197 by 98 ft) and 15 m (49 ft). The third crater is about 90 m (300 ft) in diameter and 20 m (66 ft) deep, while the fourth, which is near the northeastern rim opened during the 1981 eruption. There is also a 100-metre (330 ft) fissure measuring 5 to 8 m (16 to 26 ft) wide below this crater.

Its hot springs are San Benon Springs, Mapaso Springs, San Vicente Springs, Masacrot Springs.

Its adjacent volcanic edifices are Mt. Homahan, Mt. Binitacan, Mt. Batuan, Mt. Calungalan, Mt. Calaunan, Mt. Tabon-Tabon, Mt. Juban, and Mt. Jormajan. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bulusan

Photo from: http://naquem.blogspot.com/2014/06/express-trip-under-shadow-of-mayon.html

When in Donsol, after swimming with the whale sharks, wind your way to the neighboring Bulusan via Gubat-Barcelona road. Bulusan is located in the eastern region of Sorsogon and its coastline faces San Bernardino Strait and the Pacific Ocean. The highway here has transformed admirably, no longer potholed and craggy but paved and wide enough for scenic drives.

Bulusan has always had the bevy of things to attract tourists. Take pleasure in the picturesque collusion of lush jungles, towering peaks, emerald green spring and lakes and azure beaches lapping around its craggy coastline. Bask in the tranquil Dancalan Beach, for as low as Php 10 entrance fee per person you get an ideal picnic spot. Pack your snorkeling gear and swimming attire for maximum enjoyment of its calm cerulean waters. Cottages have mushroomed on its shore and for those wanting to stay overnight; they offer air-conditioned rooms starting at Php 1,000. Read More: https://www.yahoo.com/news/blogs/pinay-solo-backpacker/bask-bulusan-053932806.html

Photo from: http://www.philippinetrails.com/bulusan-volcano-philippines.html

Bulusan Volcano is an active volcano surrounded by verdant natural rainforest. It is just one of many Philippines volcanoes. Here you’ll encounter a variety of different plants, birds, and wild animals, which makes it a great area for trekking, with the help of one of the local guides. During such a trek, your guide may show you how to seek out edible mushrooms, fruits & berries, and other plants, which you can enjoy at one of your meals.

During the treks you will visit areas that the local government is re-foresting and you may be invited to assist by planting a tree. Before this region acquired the protection of becoming a national park, there was a lot of illegal logging on the slopes of Bulusan volcano. Today, the Bulusan rainforest is recovering and becoming an even more attractive and diverse eco-system. Read More: http://donsolwhaleshark.net/packages/2d1n-mt-bulusan-trek/

Photo from: http://www.philippinetrails.com/bulusan-volcano-philippines.html

One of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. It is located at the southern tip of Luzon, a very beautiful mountain yet deadly the Bulusan Volcano. Rising in its prominence of 1565 MASL with the difficulty classification of 6/9 “challenging”, it is one of the highest mountains in Sorsogon province for which it is bounded by 5 towns, Barcelona, Bulusan, Irosin, Casiguran and Juban. Among the attractions it offers is the 360 views on its crater-rim summit plus the 3 lakes namely; Bulusan Lake, Aguingay Lake and Blackbird Lake and lastly the wide open hole of its craggy landscape crater. This mountain is protected and declared as a National Park under the prevailing law governed with the jurisdiction of DENR. Prior in climbing it, permit shall be secured first and arrange thru Wildboars Bulusan. They can be reached via email wildboarsphil@yahoo.com to document all your transaction and make a reservation, then to follow up with your intent to climb; you can reach Ms. Angela thru +639192231536 or Sir Philip Bartilet. You may reach them also thru their facebook account. Just click to link up. Wildboars Bulusan. Read More: https://mountaintipsandtops.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/bulusan-volcano-1565masl-of-irosin-sorsogon/

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How to Go to Bulusan

Bulusan can be reached by air or by land, from Manila or from Matnog. The directions are clearly explained on this site: http://greedypeg.org/sorsogon/Dancalan-Beach.html

Photo from: https://www.philippinetrails.com/bulusan-volcano-philippines.html

Photo from: http://donsolwhaleshark.net/packages/2d1n-mt-bulusan-trek/

Photo from: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2012/06/hiking-matters-276-awesome-crater.html