Philippines - Volcanoes

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Mt. Banahaw in Lukban, Quezon. The volcano spring water is believed to have healing power. Thanks to Walter of Philippines.




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Mount Makiling, 1090 meters, is a potentially active volcano in the Laguna Province of Luzon island, Philipppines. Thanks to Bradpete of Philippines. Salamat.



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Mount Arayat, 1026 meters, is an active volcano in the Central Luzon Plain of Luzon island, Philippines. Thanks to Bradpete of Philippines.



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Wow... a volcano with flowing red hot lava. Nice postcard of Kanlaon Volcano of Negros Island, the Philippines. Thanks to Bradpete of Philipppines.




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Mayon Volcano during it eruption. Located near Legazpi City, Daraga Albay, Luzon Island. Mayon derived from Bicol word "mangayon" which means "beauty". It was considered the be the world's most perfectly formed volcano. Thanks so much to Walter of Philippines.









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Mount Mayon of southern part of Luzon island, Philippines is considered one of the most perfect cone. Followed by Mt. Fuji of Honshu Island, Japan and Mt. Pico of Azores, Portugal. Nice bird stamps. Thanks so much to "Bradpete" of Philippines. Salamat.







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Ruins of Cagsawa Church, the only surviving structure in 19th century major eruption with Mount Mayon in the background. Thanks to Walter of Philippines. Salamat.



Mount Ap, rising 10,311 feet, is located near Davao city in Mindanao island, Philippines. Thanks to Sarah of Davao, Philippines. A great addition to my postcard collection of volcanoes.

Beautiful postcard of the crater lake of Taal Volcano - a day trip from Manila, Philippines. Wonderful Year of Ox stamps! Thanks to Bob of Manila. Interesting to note that Philippines postmark ink is purple in color. Postmarked March 13, 2009 - arrived March 20, 2009.




1 comment:

Bradpetehoops said...

One of the most visited mountain in RP.