About Labo
Labo is a compound rising to 1,544 meters (5,066 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
Labo is located in Philippines, within the Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 14.02° N, 122.79° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,544 meters above sea level, Labo 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
Mount Labo is a compound volcano at the NW end of the Bicol Peninsula in SE Luzon, SW of the city of Daet. The forested 1544-m-high andesitic stratovolcano is surrounded by numerous andesitic-to-dacitic satellitic lava domes. Mid-Pleistocene eruptions beginning about 580,000 years ago formed lava domes on the northern side of the complex. The present edifice was formed beginning about 270,000 years ago, and flank lava dome emplacement took place from about 200,000 to about 40,000 years ago. The latest activity from Mt. Labo produced pyroclastic flows from the summit cone about 27,000 years ago. Thermal activity in the form of hot and warm springs continues, and Mount Labo has been the object of an extensive geothermal exploration program.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Labo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Labo
Is Labo an active volcano?+
Labo 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 Labo?+
Labo has a summit elevation of 1,544 meters (5,066 feet) above sea level. At 1,544 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Labo?+
Labo is classified as a Compound. Compound volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Labo located?+
Labo is located in Philippines, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 14.020° latitude, 122.792° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Labo?+
Labo 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.
