Negros Occidental

Canlaon is Philippines’ Largest Active Volcano

 

 

 

CANLAON / KANLAON VOLCANO

 

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The majestic Mount Kanlaon rises on the border of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. This is the highest mountain of the Negros as well as of the entire Visayas. It is the largest active Philippine volcano, and its activity is monitored often.

It is 2,465 m high at its peak, although some sources mention the height to be 2,435 m. Its base measures 30 km in diameter and extinct volcanic craters and pyroclastic cones dot its north-northwest region. The Lugud crater, which is active, is just north of and below the summit. There is a small caldera, known as the Margaja Valley, to the north of Lugud. In some seasons, such as the monsoon, it becomes a crater lake. Read More: https://buglasanfestival.com/mt-kanlaon-volcano/

 

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Kanlaon , also spelled as Kanla-on or sometimes Canlaon, is an active stratovolcano on the island of Negros, Philippines. It is the highest point in Negros, as well as the whole Visayas, with an elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft) above sea level.

The volcano straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, approximately 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Bacolod, the capital and most populous city of Negros Occidental and of the whole island region. It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Kanlaon has a peak elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft) at its highest point, although it is 2,435 m (7,989 ft) in some sources, with a base diameter of 30 km (19 mi) and is dotted with pyroclastic cones and extinct craters lining to the north-northwest. Just below and north of the summit is the active Lugud crater. North of Lugud is a 2 by 0.8 km (1.24 by 0.50 mi) caldera known as Margaja Valley, with a small, often seasonal crater lake.

The volcano has three hot springs on its slopes: Mambukal Hot Springs on the northwest, Bucalan Hot Spring and Bungol Hot Spring. Its adjacent volcanic edifices are Mount Silay and Mount Mandalagan, north of Kanlaon.   Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanlaon

 

Photo from: https://www.inspirock.com/philippines/canloan-city/canlaon-volcano-a459651299

 

The Kanlaon Volcano is located 36 km southeast of Bacolod City, and west of Canlaon, Negros Island, Philippines. Kanlaon volcano is one of the most active in the Philippines. It is part of Negros Volcanic Belt. The volcano is located in Kanlaon National Park.

The summit of Kanlaon volcano contains two craters: Lugad crater in the north and the active crater in the south. The southern crater is 250 m wide and 150-200 m deep. The base of Kanlaon covers an area of 30 km x 14 km. The SW sector of the volcano near the settlement of La Castellana contains numerous cinder cones.  Read More: http://volcanolive.com/kanlaon.html

 

 

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Photo from: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/kanlaon-volcano-closely-monitored-113300706.html

 

Photo from:  https://www.panaynews.net/negros-islands-kanlaon-unaffected-by-taal-unrest/

 

Photo from: https://www.thousandwonders.net/Canlaon+Volcano/pictures

 

Photo from:  https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/16/20/kanlaon-volcano-remains-normal-says-expert-amid-rumors-of-seismic-activity

 

Photo from:  https://buglasanfestival.com/mt-kanlaon-volcano/

 

Photo from:  http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/oldroot/volcanoes/canlaon/canlaon.html

 

Photo from: http://www.touchtalent.com/photography/art/kanlaon-volcano-negros-occidental-philippines-20799

 

Photo from: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1839985

 

 

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https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Mt-Kanlaon

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Negros Occidental is Part of Region VI

Negros Occidental – Sugarbowl of the Philippines

Where is Negros Occidental and How to Get There

Popular Tourist Attractions in Negros Occidental

Amazing Beaches in Negros Occidental

Colorful Festivals in Negros Occidental

Fun Activities in Negros Occidental

Negros Occidental Photo Gallery

Negros Occidental Video Collection

 

 

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