Apolaki Caldera
The Apolaki Caldera is a volcanic caldera with a diameter of 150 kilometers (93 mi), making it the world's largest caldera. It is located within the Benham Rise (Philippine Rise) and was discovered in 2019 by Jenny Anne Barretto, a Filipina marine geophysicist and her team. The name "Apolaki" means "giant lord" in Filipino, and is also the name of the god of sun and war in some pantheons in Philippine mythology and the indigenous Philippine folk religions. The volcano is currently inactive so it poses no threat to surrounding areas.
| Apolaki Crater | |
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Apolaki Crater Apolaki Crater Apolaki Crater (Philippines) | |
| Highest point | |
| Coordinates | 16°30′N 124°45′E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Philippine Sea |
| Country | Philippines |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic caldera |
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