About Paco-Maniayao
Paco-Maniayao is a stratovolcano rising to 664 meters (2,179 feet) in Philippines's Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Paco-Maniayao is located in Philippines, within the Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 9.59° N, 125.52° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 664 meters above sea level, Paco-Maniayao is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Located at the NE tip of Mindanao, the Paco-Maniayao volcanic complex is truncated by two nested calderas, 2.5 and 5 km in diameter. The basaltic-dacitic volcano is located east of the N-S-trending Philippine Fault that cuts across eastern Mindanao. Andesitic lava domes rim a breached crater, and the youngest dated rock is an overlying basaltic lava flow dated at about 90,000 yrs +/- 40,000 years BP. Legends record a major caldera collapse eruption (Wolfe 1982, pers. comm.). The age of the last eruption is not known, although the volcano currently displays fumarolic activity. Geological mapping by Omac and Fermin (2012; see Africa et al., 2015) indicated that the youngest volcanics were late Pleistocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Paco-Maniayao.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paco-Maniayao
Is Paco-Maniayao an active volcano?+
Paco-Maniayao is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Paco-Maniayao?+
Paco-Maniayao has a summit elevation of 664 meters (2,179 feet) above sea level. At 664 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Paco-Maniayao?+
Paco-Maniayao is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Paco-Maniayao located?+
Paco-Maniayao is located in Philippines, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 9.593° latitude, 125.520° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Paco-Maniayao?+
Paco-Maniayao can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Philippines may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.