Lake Pinatubo
Lake Pinatubo (Filipino: Lawa ng Pinatubo) is the summit crater lake of Mount Pinatubo formed after its climactic eruption on June 15, 1991. The lake is located in Botolan, Zambales, near the boundaries of Pampanga and Tarlac provinces in the Philippines. It is about 90 km (56 mi) northwest of the capital city of Manila. While one paper by researchers from Japan suggested a depth of 600 m (2,000 ft), more detailed research suggests that 95–115 m (312–377 ft) is more accurate.
| Lake Pinatubo | |
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The crater lake in 2018, formed after the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo | |
Lake Pinatubo Location within the Philippines | |
| Location | Mount Pinatubo, Botolan, Zambales, Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15°8′37″N 120°21′1″E |
| Type | crater lake |
| Primary inflows | Precipitation only |
| Primary outflows | Bucao River; other smaller rivers and creeks |
| Catchment area | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Philippines |
| Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.83 km2 (0.71 sq mi) 183 ha (450 acres) |
| Max. depth | 115–135 m (377–443 ft) in early July 2002, 95–115 m (312–377 ft) in July 2002, (dubious report of 600 m (2,000 ft) in 2005) |
| Surface elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
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