Taal Volcano, Caldera in Batangas, Philippines
The Taal volcanic structure contains a 25-kilometer wide caldera filled with a lake where a 311-meter-high volcanic island emerges from its waters.
The caldera formation occurred between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago through four massive eruptions, creating the current geological features of the region.
Local communities around Taal Lake maintain fishing traditions and agricultural practices despite the persistent volcanic hazards in their environment.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology operates a monitoring system that provides regular updates about volcanic activities to protect six million residents.
The location features a lake on an island within a lake on an island, making it a complex geological formation within the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Location: Batangas
Location: Calabarzon
Elevation above the sea: 129 m
Part of: Taal Caldera
GPS coordinates: 14.01000,120.99750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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