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Mount Patoc

Coordinates: 17°08′48″N 120°58′48″E / 17.14667°N 120.98000°E / 17.14667; 120.98000
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Patoc
Patoc is located in Philippines
Patoc
Patoc
Location within the Philippines
Highest point
Elevation1,865 m (6,119 ft)[1]
Coordinates17°08′48″N 120°58′48″E / 17.14667°N 120.98000°E / 17.14667; 120.98000
Geography
LocationLuzon
CountryPhilippines
StateMountain Province
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
Parent rangeCordillera Central
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic 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

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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

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There are no reports of eruptions.

Geology

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Rock type is predominantly andesite.

Listings

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Patoc". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
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