Mount Hibok-Hibok, Active volcano in Camiguin, Philippines
Description
Mount Hibok-Hibok is an active stratovolcano on Camiguin Island in Northern Mindanao. The summit reaches 1,332 meters (4,370 feet) and consists of several lava domes with three crater lakes inside the structure.
History
In 1951 the volcano erupted and caused severe damage through lava flows and toxic gases. The eruption claimed over 3,000 lives and led to the relocation of half the island population.
Culture
The name comes from a local word for curvature, referring to the bent shape of the summit. Farmers and fishermen in surrounding villages use the mountain's appearance as a traditional weather indicator.
Practical
Hikers must obtain a permit from the local environmental office before climbing and are accompanied by registered guides. The trail to the summit usually takes three to five hours and passes through dense jungle with steep sections.
Did you know?
Volcanic activity caused sections of the coast to sink and created a submerged cemetery offshore. Markers now rise above the water and show the location of old burial sites below the sea surface.
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