The Philippines is located in a unique tectonic environment ideal for volcanic and seismic activity. It is located on the boundaries of two tectonic plates, the Philippine marine plate and the Eurasian plate, which subduct or submerge below the archipelago along the deep trenches along its east and west coasts. Mayon is located in the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes found along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Also called Mount Mayon, this volcano is located in Albay, a province in the Bicol region, which is located in the southeastern section of the country.
Booking a Mayon volcano tour package is a common activity among travelers exploring the best tourist spots in Bicol. In addition to Mayon, Pinatubo and Taal, the Bulusan volcano, along with Lake Bulusan, is also a major tourist attraction in Luzon. The Kanlaon (also spelled Canlaon) or Kanlaon volcano rises 8,087 feet (2,465 meters) above sea level and is the highest mountain on Negros Island and the Visayas region. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, there are 24 active volcanoes in the country.
The Smithsonian reports that the volcano's picturesque symmetry makes it something of a tourist attraction, as climbers try to reach its edge. This is a list of active volcanoes in the Philippines, according to the classification of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). With no eruptions recorded in recent centuries, Arayat is one of the inactive volcanoes in the Philippines. This stratovolcano is located within the 64,000 hectare Mount Apo National Park, which is an ASEAN Heritage Site.
Mount Semeru, seen with an ash plume, is the highest volcano on the Indonesian island of Java and has been constantly erupting since 1967. The reason for so many volcanoes in the Philippines is partly attributed to the Ring of Fire, an area around the edge of the Pacific plate where the. Taal is located in the province of Batangas, which is located in the Calabarzon region of Luzon, and is known for the tourist attractions of Batangas, such as the beaches lined with Batangas resorts and mountains for beginners and advanced hikers. The most active volcano in the Philippines is known for its perfect cone shape, which actually indicates how dangerous the volcano can be. On Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level to four of five possible levels, meaning that a significant eruption could occur at any time.
