Mount Pinatubo: Quick Facts

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Lake Pinatubo, a deep blue crater lake surrounded by steep, rugged mountains at the summit of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines.

Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

Map of the Philippines highlighting the location of Mount Pinatubo on the island of Luzon, with surrounding seas and neighboring countries labeled. An inset globe in the upper right shows the regional context in Southeast Asia.

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