Mount San Cristobal
Volcano in the Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Volcano in the Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount San Cristobal is a potentially active stratovolcano at the boundary of the provinces of Laguna and Quezon on the island of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,470 m (4,820 ft) above mean sea level[1] and is one of the volcanic features of Macolod Corridor.[3]
Mount San Cristobal | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,470 m (4,820 ft)[1] |
Listing | Potentially active[2] |
Coordinates | 14°03′52″N 121°25′36″E |
Geography | |
Location | Luzon |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Calabarzon |
Provinces | Laguna and Quezon |
Municipalities | Dolores and San Pablo |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc/belt | Macolod Corridor |
Last eruption | Unknown |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from Dolores, Quezon |
Mount San Cristobal is considered the Devil's Mountain in Filipino folklore. It is the alter-ego of the Holy Mountain,[1] Mount Banahaw, and is part of Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape, covering 10,901 hectares (26,940 acres) of land.
The mountain is bordered by San Pablo in the province of Laguna at its northern slope and Dolores in the province of Quezon at its southern slope.
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