Jump to content

Mount Iraya: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 20°27′59″N 122°00′42″E / 20.46639°N 122.01167°E / 20.46639; 122.01167
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
use volcanic arc parameter in infobox
 
(38 intermediate revisions by 27 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Dormant stratovolcano on Batan Island, Philippines}}
⚫
{{Infobox mountain | name = Mount Iraya
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}}
| other_name =
⚫
{{Infobox mountain
⚫
| photo = Mount-Iraya.JPG
⚫
| name = Mount Iraya
| photo_size = | photo_alt = | photo_caption = Mount Iraya as seen from Racuh a Payaman in Uyugan
| elevation_m = 1009
| other_name =
⚫
| photo = Mount-Iraya.JPG
⚫
| elevation_ref = <ref name=phivolcs>[http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/update_VMEPD/Volcano/VolcanoList/iraya.htm Iraya], [http://phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology].</ref>
| photo_size =
⚫
| location = [[Batanes]] Province, [[Philippines]]
| map = Philippines
| photo_alt =
| photo_caption = The mountain as seen from Racuh a Payaman in [[Mahatao]]
| map_alt =
| elevation_m = 1009
⚫
| map_caption ='''Map of the Philippines'''
⚫
| elevation_ref = <ref name=phivolcs>[http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/update_VMEPD/Volcano/VolcanoList/iraya.htm Iraya], [http://phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429221123/http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ |date=April 29, 2011 }}.</ref>
| map_size =
| listing = {{nowrap|[[List of active volcanoes in the Philippines|Active volcano in the Philippines]]}}
⚫
| label = Mount Iraya
| location = <!-- [[Batan Island]] -->
⚫
| label_position =
⚫
| country = [[Philippines]]
| lat_d = 20
| state = [[Cagayan Valley]]
| lat_m = 27
| state_type = [[Regions of the Philippines|Region]]
| lat_s = 59
| region = [[Batanes]]
| lat_NS = N
| region_type = [[Provinces of the Philippines|Province]]
| long_d = 122
| map = Philippines Batanes#Luzon#Philippines
| long_m = 00
| long_s = 42
| map_alt =
| map_caption = Location within Batanes
| long_EW = E
| region_code = PH
| map_size =
| coordinates = | coordinates_ref = | topo = | type = Stratovolcano
| label =
⚫
| label_position =
| volcanic_arc/belt=
| age =
| range_coordinates =
| coordinates = {{coord|20|27|59|N|122|00|42|E|type:mountain_region:PH_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
⚫
| last_eruption = 1454 (?)
| coordinates_ref =
| first_ascent = | easiest_route = | grid_ref_UK = | grid_ref_Ireland = | listing = }}
| topo =
| type = [[Stratovolcano]]
| volcanic_arc = [[Luzon-Taiwan Arc]]
| age =
⚫
| last_eruption = 1454
| first_ascent =
| easiest_route =
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-wikidata = yes
}}


'''Iraya''' is an [[active volcano]] in the [[Philippines]].
'''Mount Iraya''', is an active [[stratovolcano]] on [[Batan Island]] and the highest point in the province of [[Batanes]], [[Philippines]].


==Location==
==Location==
Mount Iraya is an active volcano of the Philippines
Iraya is located on [[Batan Island]], one of the [[Batanes Islands]], in the [[Provinces of the Philippines|province]] of [[Batanes]], in the [[Luzon Strait]], north of the island of [[Luzon]], in the Philippines.
Iraya is located on [[Batan Island]], one of the [[Batanes Islands]], in the [[Provinces of the Philippines|province]] of [[Batanes]], in the [[Luzon Strait]], north of the island of [[Luzon]], in the Philippines.


Line 37: Line 46:
==Physical features==
==Physical features==


Iraya is a heavily forested [[stratovolcano]], with an elevation the of {{convert|1009|m|ft}} [[above mean sea level|asl]], and a base diameter of {{convert|5500|m|ft}}.
Iraya is a heavily forested [[stratovolcano]], with an elevation of {{convert|1009|m|ft}} [[above mean sea level|asl]], and a base diameter of {{convert|5500|m|ft}}.


Adjacent volcanic edifice is Mount Matarem.
Adjacent volcanic edifice is Mount Matarem.
Line 43: Line 52:
==Volcanic activity==
==Volcanic activity==


Mount Iraya last erupted in 1454, and the [[Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology]] (Phivolcs) considers it as one of the [[List of active volcanoes in the Philippines|active volcanoes in the Philippines]].
Mount Iraya last erupted in 1454, and the [[Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology]] (PHIVOLCS) considers it as one of the [[List of active volcanoes in the Philippines|active volcanoes in the Philippines]].


In 1998, [[volcanologists]] recorded seismic swarms which led them to form a monitoring network on Batan Island for several months. After the swarms of tremors had diminished, the temporary stations in [[Barangay]] San Joaquin in [[Basco, Batanes]] and another near the crater, were pulled out. Seismicity or any activity relating to Iraya is still monitored by the Basco Seismological Station.
In 1998, [[volcanologists]] recorded seismic swarms which led them to form a monitoring network on Batan Island for several months. After the swarms of tremors had diminished, the temporary stations in [[Barangay]] San Joaquin in [[Basco, Batanes]] and another near the crater, were pulled out. Seismicity or any activity relating to Iraya is still monitored by the Basco Seismological Station.


[[Volcanoes]] of the Philippines are all part of the [[Pacific ring of fire]].
[[Volcanoes]] of the Philippines are all part of the [[Pacific ring of fire]].

==Mythology==
Mount Iraya is a sacred mountain for the Ivatan people. There are two contrasting tales regarding the mountain, the first tale states that the mountain is a mother overlooking her children (the Ivatans) for their protection,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vengoingplaces.wordpress.com/2015/01/06/birthday-special-paying-homage-to-mt-iraya/|title = Birthday Special: Paying Homage to Mt. Iraya|date = January 6, 2015}}</ref> while the second tale states that if a ring of clouds appear on top of the mountain, Iraya is notifying the people for preparation due to an inevitable death of an elder, usually due to natural causes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lakwatseros.wordpress.com/2016/10/24/mount-iraya-mother-mountain-of-batanes/|title=Mount Iraya: Mother Mountain of Batanes|date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of active volcanoes in the Philippines]]
*[[List of volcanoes in the Philippines]]
*[[List of potentially active volcanoes in the Philippines]]
**[[List of active volcanoes in the Philippines]]
*[[List of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines]]
**[[List of potentially active volcanoes in the Philippines]]
**[[List of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines]]
*[[Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology]]
* [[Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology]]


==References==
==References==
Line 59: Line 72:


==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite gvp|vnum=0704-06-|title=Iraya}}
*{{cite gvp|vn=274060|title=Iraya}}

⚫
{{Volcanoes of the Philippines}}
{{Authority control}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Iraya}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Iraya}}
Line 66: Line 82:
[[Category:Volcanoes of the Luzon Strait]]
[[Category:Volcanoes of the Luzon Strait]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Active volcanoes]]
[[Category:Landforms of Batanes]]
[[Category:Landforms of Batanes]]
[[Category:Active volcanoes of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Active volcanoes of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Pleistocene stratovolcanoes]]
[[Category:Holocene stratovolcanoes]]
[[Category:Sacred mountains of the Philippines]]

Latest revision as of 01:39, 23 November 2024

Mount Iraya
The mountain as seen from Racuh a Payaman in Mahatao
Highest point
Elevation1,009 m (3,310 ft)[1]
Prominence1,009 m (3,310 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingActive volcano in the Philippines
Coordinates20°27′59″N 122°00′42″E / 20.46639°N 122.01167°E / 20.46639; 122.01167
Geography
Mount Iraya is located in Batanes
Mount Iraya
Mount Iraya
Location within Batanes
Mount Iraya is located in Luzon
Mount Iraya
Mount Iraya
Mount Iraya (Luzon)
Mount Iraya is located in Philippines
Mount Iraya
Mount Iraya
Mount Iraya (Philippines)
Map
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceBatanes
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic arcLuzon-Taiwan Arc
Last eruption1454

Mount Iraya, is an active stratovolcano on Batan Island and the highest point in the province of Batanes, Philippines.

Location

[edit]

Iraya is located on Batan Island, one of the Batanes Islands, in the province of Batanes, in the Luzon Strait, north of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines.

It is the northernmost active volcano in the Philippines.

Physical features

[edit]

Iraya is a heavily forested stratovolcano, with an elevation of 1,009 metres (3,310 ft) asl, and a base diameter of 5,500 metres (18,000 ft).

Adjacent volcanic edifice is Mount Matarem.

Volcanic activity

[edit]

Mount Iraya last erupted in 1454, and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) considers it as one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines.

In 1998, volcanologists recorded seismic swarms which led them to form a monitoring network on Batan Island for several months. After the swarms of tremors had diminished, the temporary stations in Barangay San Joaquin in Basco, Batanes and another near the crater, were pulled out. Seismicity or any activity relating to Iraya is still monitored by the Basco Seismological Station.

Volcanoes of the Philippines are all part of the Pacific ring of fire.

Mythology

[edit]

Mount Iraya is a sacred mountain for the Ivatan people. There are two contrasting tales regarding the mountain, the first tale states that the mountain is a mother overlooking her children (the Ivatans) for their protection,[2] while the second tale states that if a ring of clouds appear on top of the mountain, Iraya is notifying the people for preparation due to an inevitable death of an elder, usually due to natural causes.[3]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Iraya, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "Birthday Special: Paying Homage to Mt. Iraya". January 6, 2015.
  3. ^ "Mount Iraya: Mother Mountain of Batanes". October 24, 2016.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Mount_Iraya&oldid=1259042352"