Which volcano in Batangas is known as a complex caldera system featuring a crater lake containing Volcano Island?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Taal Volcano
- Step 1: Located in the province of Batangas about 50 kilometers (31 mi) south of Manila, the volcano is the second most active volcano in the country, with 39 confirmed historical eruptions, concentrated on Volcano Island, near the middle of Taal Lake. Answer: Taal Volcano. Why not the others: None of these fit: Mount Pinatubo Zambales caldera; Mount Makiling dormant stratovolcano; Mount Banahaw volcanic complex.
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