Malindang

Philippines - Mindanao

SUMMARY:

Type: composite with caldera
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: ~100,000 yrs BP
Rock Type: ?
Eruptive Volume: ? cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 8.22 N
Longitude: 123.63 E

Geologic Background

The Pleistocene-to-Holocene Malindang stratovolcano (2435 m high), located on the western margin of Iligan Bay in north-central Mindanao, contains a small summit caldera.

Historic Activity:

  • Legends record a large eruption in the past, although no historical eruptions are known.

Recent Activity:

  • None

Data Sources:

  • Global Volcanism Network (V. 16, No. 8).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 12/12/00