Volcanoes and Energies

Column 1

100

This is the most active volcano in the Philippines, known for its nearly perfect cone shape.

Mayon Volcano

Column 2

100

The Philippines is part of this major area in the Pacific known for frequent earthquakes and volcanoes.

Pacific Ring of Fire

200

This volcano located in Batangas erupted in January 2020, causing ashfall in nearby cities.

Taal Volcano

Column 3

200

This type of renewable energy is harnessed from the heat beneath the Earth’s surface, often near volcanoes.

Geothermal energy

Column 4

100

Geothermal power plants tap underground steam or hot water, often found in areas with this volcanic feature.

Magma chamber or Geothermal reservoir

200

This volcano in Zambales erupted in 1991, considered one of the most powerful eruptions of the 20th century.

Mount Pinatubo

Column 5

100

This region in the Philippines has the most number of active volcanoes.

Luzon