Malinao Volcano

Mount Malinao
Mount Malinao
Mount Malinao with Tiwi Geothermal Field in the foreground
Highest point
Elevation1,657 m (5,436 ft)
Prominence1,368 m (4,488 ft)
ListingPotentially active volcano
Ribu
Coordinates13°24′58″N 123°36′30″E / 13.41611°N 123.60833°E / 13.41611; 123.60833
Geography
Mount Malinao
Location within Albay
Mount Malinao
Mount Malinao (Luzon)
Mount Malinao
Mount Malinao (Philippines)
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
Provinces
City/municipality
Geology
Rock age500,000-600,000 years
Mountain typestratovolcano
Volcanic arc/beltBicol Volcanic Chain
Last eruption1980

Mount Malinao is a potentially active stratovolcano located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. The volcano displays strong fumarolic activity which is harnessed for generating electricity. Located on its slope is Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant, one of the first geothermal energy plant commissioned in the country.