ルソン島の火山と奇岩

Volcanic Wonders

Luzon's landscape is defined by dramatic volcanic activity and unique geological formations. This collection features Mount Mayon, renowned for its symmetrical stratovolcano cone, and Taal Volcano, a complex system where a crater lake sits within a larger caldera. The list includes Mount Pinatubo, known for its massive 1991 eruption, and the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, an 8.2-kilometer navigable underground waterway. From the active volcanic island of Didicas to the sacred peaks of Mount Banahaw, these sites showcase the powerful tectonic forces shaping the Philippine archipelago.

RioHondo / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature featuring an 8.2-kilometer navigable subterranean river. The site encompasses a limestone karst landscape and a complete mountain-to-sea ecosystem.

John Alan Elson / CC BY-SA 4.0

B

Mount Mayon

Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines.

Steven Rascoe / CC BY 3.0

C

Taal Volcano

Active caldera volcano featuring a complex geological structure described as a volcano within a lake within a volcano. It is the second most active volcano and includes a volcanic island with its own crater lake.