Mount Patoc

Stratovolcano in the Philippines
Patoc is located in Philippines
Patoc
Patoc
Location within the Philippines
Highest pointElevation1,865 m (6,119 ft)[1]Coordinates17°08′48″N 120°58′48″E / 17.14667°N 120.98000°E / 17.14667; 120.98000GeographyLocationLuzonCountryPhilippinesRegionCordillera Administrative RegionProvinceMountain ProvinceParent rangeCordillera CentralGeologyMountain typeStratovolcanoVolcanic arc/beltLuzon Volcanic Arc

Patoc is a strongly fumarolic stratovolcano in the Philippines. Patoc is located in Mountain Province, part of the Cordillera Central range, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is located 6 cadastral kilometres[clarification needed] north of Bontoc, at latitude 17.147°N (17°8'48"N), longitude 120.98°E (120°58'48"E).

Physical features

Elevation is reported as 1,865 metres (6,119 ft) above sea level,[1] and is described by the Smithsonian Institution as displaying strong fumarolic activity.

A stream and village on the west side are named Mainit (a Tagalog word for "hot"). There are hot springs at the village of Mainit, one of which has been successfully commercialised for tourists. There is also a village on the south side called Favarey.

Eruptions

There are no reports of eruptions.

Geology

Rock type is predominantly andesite.

Listings

The Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program lists Patoc as strongly fumarolic. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has not listed Patoc or any volcanic related activity at this location.

See also

References

  • Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) List of Volcanoes
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  • Global Volcanism Program