Philippine Volcanoes Quiz

Volcanic Status

• A dormant volcano is a volcano that is no longer actively erupting, but is expected to erupt again in the near future.

Volcanic Status in the Philippines

• Mt. Apo in Digos City, Davao Del Sur is a dormant volcano.
• Mt. Arayat in Angeles City, Pampanga is a dormant volcano.

Volcanic Hazards in the Philippines

• Historically, 10% of eruptions in the Philippines have caused fatalities.

Terrorism in the Philippines

• The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) was involved in the Zamboanga Siege in September 2013.
• The Maute group is also known as the Islamic State of Lanao.
• The Maute group was involved in the attack on Marawi in May 2017.
• The Abu Sayyaf Group is one of the most notable terrorist groups in the Philippines.
• The Marxist-Leninist Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is NOT one of the most notable terrorist groups in the Philippines.

Notable Events

• The Zamboanga Siege in September 2013 resulted in the death of 200 people in the Philippines.