#mt pinatubo

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Red sunset and sickle Moon provide a backdrop to the giant basaltic shield volcano of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Fine volcanic dust particles pumped into the atmosphere by the 1991 eruption of Mt Pinatubo and dispersed by strong winds created this spectacular sunset worldwide.

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A Beautiful Disaster: Trekking Mt. Pinatubo

The Pinatubo eruption on 15 June 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

Pinatubo is a complex of lava domes located 100 km NW of Manila city, Luzon Island, Philippines.

Prior to the eruption, Pinatubo was a little known volcano and it had been dormant for 400 years. There were no known historic eruptions. Before the eruption in 1991 Pinatubo was 1745 m high (ca. 250 m more than now), and was only 200 m higher than the nearby peaks, which are remnants of older volcanic edifices of Mt Pinatubo and hid it from views from distance. (link)

It was a combination of 4x4 ride and almost 2 hrs trekking (depending on your pace) up to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo.

It would take more or less an hour reaching the sky way before the start of the trek.

During the trek, you’ll encounter some Aeta kids welcoming you; saying good morning & throwing smiles at you. If you have spare snacks, don’t hesistate to give some!

It was a fine sunny day so don’t forget to bring enough water. Though there were vendors selling refreshments around the area, twas so expensive! Imagine the 500ML bottled water that costs PhP100.00?? Sobrang mahal! So I really suggest that you bring your own water/ energy drink.

Upon reaching the crater, you’ll see the breathtaking view of the place. There were cottages where you can relax & eat your food. You can also pitch a tent near the crater.

Before, some tourists were able to swim at the crater of the mountain but was prohibited later on because of the sulfur.

This is a very good place if you’re a first time hiker. But if you’re looking for more adventures & if you’re strong enough to do a major hike, there’s another route via Delta 5 — Sapang Uwak.

Another check off my bucketlist! Mt. Pinatubo is really indeed a beautiful disaster 💖

[obiwanks]

we sell parts when the sky fills with particles from a lake. the shutters roll down and the gates close, locked while the roof bears all the silver burden. and you don’t know how (if) your daughter will return drowned in this red sea. it takes us years to scoop it out of the rivers. our waters are still a desert. i imagined the next town an oasis after all those sand-ash muted dunes we passed to reach it while the sun struggles over mountains of the dark burnt Mother, all this dust flowing from theirs to ours. all this gold. we breathe heavy under the laughter, but that happens much, much later. your daughter sails in a tin can through gravel, hours of green and grease and hours of silence under this mushroom of scorched rock sauced over this plate-sky, plays the crackling metal static through the only window to the blue and white in a hall full of nuts and bolts, and the oil of clamouring hands press against the glass, stuttering in and out of news and old things passed under shaking light. you have to hit it til it works and all this past life carries away to new.

1991, On Your Doorstep, m.a

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In and out of the city.

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Lake Mapanuepe: A Town Beneath the Water

A lake formed by disaster now holds the memory of a vanished community.

In the wake of the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo—one of the most powerful volcanic events of the 20th century—Central Luzon’s landscape was irrevocably altered. Among the most haunting transformations was the creation of Lake Mapanuepe in Zambales province.

The lake formed when volcanic debris and lahar flows dammed the Mapanuepe River, submerging the towns of Buhawen and Pili. Entire communities were displaced. Homes, schools, and churches disappeared beneath rising waters. Today, remnants of these structures—most notably a chapel steeple—still protrude from the lake’s surface, silent witnesses to a catastrophe that reshaped lives and geography.

Local residents continue to live around the lake, adapting to its presence. Fishermen cast nets over what were once streets. Tourists visit, drawn by the eerie beauty and tragic history. For many, Lake Mapanuepe is both a source of livelihood and a symbol of resilience.

Environmental experts warn that the lake’s formation is a stark reminder of how climate and geological events can permanently alter human settlements. Meanwhile, survivors and descendants of the submerged towns keep the memory alive through stories, photographs, and quiet rituals of remembrance.

Lake Mapanuepe is not just a body of water—it is a living archive of loss, adaptation, and endurance.

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Snaps from the crater

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Trekking photos until we reach the crater coming thru