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Mount Pinatubo

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano in western Luzon, Philippines, was the first in 600 years and resulted in extensive destruction. Before erupting, Mount Pinatubo, which is roughly 55 miles (90 km) northwest of Manila, reached a height of about 4,800 feet (1,460 m). On June 12, a string of significant explosions started following two months of emissions and minor explosions. The intensity of these explosions peaked between June 14 and 16, creating a column of smoke and ash that rose more than 28 miles (40 km) into the sky and rock fragments that fell the same distance from the volcano. As a result of the severe ashfalls, around 100,000 people lost their homes, thousands more had to evacuate the area, and 300 people died. Weeks following the eruption saw hundreds more.

Mount Pinatubo | February 25, 2024

Mt. Pulag

Mount Pulag, the third-highest mountain in the Philippines and the highest in Luzon, is famous for several reasons:

🌄 "Sea of Clouds"

• Its most iconic feature is the sea of clouds—a breathtaking view where clouds blanket the valleys below the summit, especially visible at sunrise.