Patoc


Patoc is a little studied strongly fumarolic stratovolcano in the Philippines. Patoc is located in Mountain Province, part of the Cordillera Central range, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is located 6 cadastral kilometres north of Bontoc, at latitude 17.147°N, longitude 120.98°E.

Physical features

Elevation is reported as 1865 metres above sea level, and is described by the Smithsonian Institution as displaying strong fumarolic activity.
A stream and village on the west side are named Mainit. There are hot springs at the village of Mainit, one of which has been successfully commercialised for tourists.

Eruptions

There are no reports of eruptions.

Geology

Rock type is predominantly andesite.

Listings

The Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program lists Patoc as strongly fumarolic. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has not listed Patoc or any volcanic related activity at this location.