(Eagle News)–Mt. Halcon is not a volcano and will not erupt.
This was the assurance given by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology following what it said were social media reports the highest peak of the Central Mindoro ranges had erupted.
PHIVOLCS said the reports came with an image of Halcon with a cloud that appears to come from its peak.
“Nais po naming tiyakin sa publiko na HINDI BULKAN at hindi sasabog ang Mt. Halcon,” PHIVOLCS said.
Mt. Halcon is located in Baco, just south of Luzon.
It has a height of 2,586 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in the Philippines.
Because of its steep slopes, it is known as one of the most difficult mountains to climb in the country.
