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Mount Banahaw (alternative spelling: Banahao or Banájao) is an active volcano on Luzon in the Philippines. The three-peaked volcano complex is located between the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region dominating the landscape for miles around.〔 The mountain is considered by many as a "Holy mountain" and is popular among pilgrims along with mountain climbers. It is located in a protected area known as Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape covering of land.〔("Protected Areas in Region IV-A (CALABARZON)" ). Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved on 2011-09-26.〕〔("NIPAS Initial Components (PDF)" ). Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved on 2011-09-26.〕 ==Physical characteristics== The andesitic Banahaw volcano complex is composed of several mountains with Mount Banahaw, the largest with a maximum elevation of above mean sea level. The summit is topped by a and deep crater that is breached on the southern rim believed to have been caused by the 1730 eruption. Prior to 1730, a lake occupies the summit crater of Mount Banahaw. The resulting flood destroyed the town of Sariaya, Quezon located below the mountain.〔 * Other peaks: : *Mount San Cristobal (on the western slope) : *Mount Banahaw de Lucban (at northeastern slope) : *Buho Masalakot Domes (at southwestern slope) : *Mount Mayabobo * Maars: Lake Dagatan and Lake Ticab * Thermal Areas: : *Tiaong-San Pablo hot/warm springs : *Bakia warm/cold springs : *Sampaloc warm springs : *Mainit hot/warm springs : *Cagsiay hot/warm springs 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mount Banahaw」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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