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Santo Tomas

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Country:Philippines
Subregion Name:Luzon (Philippines)
Volcano Number:0703-086
Volcano Type: Stratovolcano
Volcano Status:Uncertain
Last Known Eruption: Unknown
Summit Elevation: 2260 m 7,415 feet
Latitude: 16.33°N 16°20'0"N
Longitude: 120.55°E 120°33'0"E

Santo Tomas is a stratovolcano with numerous volcanic vents and fissures (Philippines Commission of Volcanology, 1981). There was a report of an eruption or "displacement" in the region on January 4, 1641, described as an outburst of water accompanied by an earthquake. January 4, 1641 is the date of the major eruption of Parker volcano in southern Mindanao that impacted much of the Philippines.

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