Editing Camiguin (section)

==Natural attractions==

===Volcanoes===
[[File:Hibok Hibok Volcano Crater.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Hibok Hibok volcano crater]]

The island of Camiguin is of volcanic origin composed of four [[stratovolcano]]es. Each volcano (except [[Mount Guinsiliban]]) is made up of several flank domes.<ref>[http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0701-08=&volpage=synsub "Synonyms & Subfeatures - Camiguin"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016185538/http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0701-08=&volpage=synsub |date=October 16, 2012 }}. Global Volcanism Program. Retrieved on April 25, 2012.</ref> The only volcano on the island with historical eruptions is [[Hibok-Hibok]], which last erupted in 1953.

Below is the list of volcanoes, arranged with respect to location from north to south:

* '''[[Mount Hibok-Hibok]]'''{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|12|4|N|124|40|31|E|name=Hibok-Hibok Volcano|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}and '''[[Mount Vulcan]]'''{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|12|49|N|124|38|51|E|name=Mount Vulcan|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}are the northernmost and the only active volcanic vents on Camiguin. Mount Vulcan, ironically known as the ''Old Volcano'' [{{convert|671|m|ft|abbr=on}}], is actually the youngest volcano on the island, starting as a [[fissure vent]] in 1871 on the northwestern flank of Mount Hibok-Hibok [{{convert|4370|ft}}] (see [[Camiguin#Volcanic eruptions|Volcanic eruption]] below). As a [[parasitic cone]] of Hibok-Hibok, it is still considered part of the volcano.<ref>[http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0701-08=&volpage=erupt "Eruptive History Camiguin"]. [[Global Volcanism Program]]. Retrieved on April 25, 2012.</ref> Some of the other flank domes of the volcano are Carling Hill{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|12|53|N|124|40|12|E|name=Carling Hill|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}, Tres Marias Hills{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|11|23|N|124|41|14|E|name=Tres Marias Hills|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}} and Piyakong Hill{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|12|49|N|124|38|51|E|name=Piyakong Hill|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}. Ilihan Crater is the site of the 1950 eruption.<ref name="PHIVOLCS"/><ref name="Subfeatures">[http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0701-08=&volpage=synsub "Synonyms and Subfeatures"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016185538/http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0701-08=&volpage=synsub |date=October 16, 2012 }}. [[Global Volcanism Program]]. Retrieved on April 25, 2012.</ref>
* '''Mount Timpoong''' is the largest mountain on Camiguin. It is composed of several [[lava dome|dome]]s, the tallest of which is Timpoong Peak{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|10|42.3|N|124|43|40.4|E|name=Mount Timpoong|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}, also the highest on Camiguin at {{convert|5294|ft|abbr=on}}. The peak of Mambajao{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|9|48|N|124|43|13|E|name=Mount Mambajao|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}} is the second tallest at {{convert|5143|ft|abbr=on}}. A lower central peak{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|10|12.7|N|124|43|27.5|E|name=Central peak|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}} of {{convert|5015|ft|abbr=on}} is located between the two peaks. Some of the flank vents on Mount Timpoong are Campana Hill{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|12|1|N|124|43|2|E|name=Campana Hill|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}} and Minokol Hill{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|9|6.6|N|124|44|39.3|E|name=Minokol Hill|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}.
* '''Mount Butay'''{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|7|18|N|124|45|52|E|name=Mount Butay|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}}, also known as ''Mount Uhay'', is located between the towns of [[Mahinog, Camiguin|Mahinog]] and [[Guinsiliban, Camiguin|Guinsiliban]].
* '''Mount Guinsiliban'''{{nbsp}}{{coord|9|5|35.6|N|124|46|3.5|E|name=Mount Guinsiliban|region:PH_type:mountain|format=hidden}} is located in the town of [[Guinsiliban, Camiguin|Guinsiliban]]. The {{convert|1872|ft|m|adj=mid|-high}} mountain is the southernmost volcano and the first seen coming from the port of [[Balingoan]] on mainland [[Mindanao]].

<gallery widths="200" heights="150" caption="The Volcanoes of Camiguin">

File:Hibok-hibok Volcano and Mt. Vulcan.jpg|Hibok-hibok Volcano and Mt. Vulcan in the background as seen from White Island
File:Camiguin across Bohol Sea.jpg|Silhouette of Mt. Timpoong (L) and Mt. Mambajao (R), the highest peaks of the largest mountain in Camiguin, as seen from the north, across Bohol Sea
File:Mount Butay.jpg|Mount Butay is located near the Port of Benoni.
File:Mount Guinsiliban on Camiguin Island.jpg|Mount Guisiliban is the southernmost volcano of the island.
</gallery>

===Islands===
Located just a few kilometers off the coast are the two islands of Camiguin.
*'''[[White Island (Philippines)|White Island]]''' can be accessed from Agoho which is about {{convert|5|km|sp=us}} west of the town of [[Mambajao, Camiguin|Mambajao]].
*'''[[Mantigue Island]]''' can be reached from Mahinog about {{convert|14|km|sp=us}} south of Mambajao.

===Springs===
*'''Ardent Hibok-Hibok Hot Spring''' — At the foot of Hibok-Hibok Volcano flow the mineral pools of Ardent Hot Springs. Wisps of steam can be seen rising from the running waters heated by the cauldron of the mountain, the most recently active of the seven volcanoes on the island.
*'''Santo Niño Cold Springs''' and '''Bura Natural Soda Water Swimming Pool''' in Catarman are other popular places to get a relaxing dip on the island.
*'''Tangub Hot Spring''' is an interesting hot spring located on the shore close to the Sunken Cemetery. Most of the spring is submerged and can be partly seen during low tide. The spring can also be examined by scuba diving or snorkeling, as visibility is excellent and it is also a recommended spot for observing underwater life.<ref>[http://www.silent-gardens.com/camiguin-tangub.php Tangub Hot Spring] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412154440/http://www.silent-gardens.com/camiguin-tangub.php |date=April 12, 2010 }}. Visayan Silent Gardens. Retrieved on June 10, 2010.</ref>
[[File:Sunken_Cemetery.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sunken Cemetery in 2018]]

===Sunken cemetery===
During the volcanic birth of Mt. Vulcan lasting from 1871 to about 1875, some areas in the town of Bonbon subsided, sinking the cemetery of the town to below sea level. The place is commemorated by a huge cross erected in 1982.<ref>[http://www.tourism.gov.ph/explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=famousefor&province=53 "Camiguin is famous Burat Republic..."] - Department of Titie Tourism</ref>
[[File:Katibawasan Falls Camiguin.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Katibawasan Falls]]
Since then the municipality of Bonbon has been transferred to the town of Catarman.

===Waterfalls===
*'''[[Katibawasan Falls]]''' — Located {{convert|5|km|sp=us}} southeast of Mambajao, the Katibawasan Falls cascades {{convert|250|ft|sp=us}} down to a pool surrounded by orchids and ferns. An invigorating dip in the pool is popular, especially on warmer days, and there are also several hiking trails within the park. This is the favorite jump-off point for trekkers and mountaineers in search of adventure on the slopes of Mt. Timpoong.
*'''Tuasan Falls''' is located {{convert|6|km|sp=us}} northeast of Catarman. Unfortunately, accessing the falls no longer entails a scenic hike passing through the Barrio of Mainit, Catarman and along the rocky river bed. The local government, to accommodate local tourism, decided in 2012 to improve access to the falls with a road built all the way up to the falls, which was finished in late 2014. Cars may be parked near the waterfalls, and from there it's just a few minutes to reach the falls and the pool. The pool at the base of the waterfall is deep and clear. As of March 2015, the local government is finalizing construction of the "Trans Island Highway", a road crossing Camiguin from Catarman to Mambajao which runs directly to the left of Tuasan Falls.<ref>[http://www.camiguin.gov.ph/about_places_to_see.html "Places to See: Tuasan Falls"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611081737/http://www.camiguin.gov.ph/about_places_to_see.html |date=June 11, 2011 }}. Retrieved on June 10, 2010.</ref>

===Protected areas===
*'''[[Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument]]''' — Located in the central and western portions of Camiguin, the [[natural monument]] preserves an important watershed and center of biodiversity in the Mount Hibok-Hibok and Timpoong ranges. As the island's only remaining forest, it supports the vast majority of the island's endemic and endangered flora and fauna such as the [[Camiguin hanging parrot]], [[Camiguin hawk-owl]] and [[Camiguin forest mouse]].
*'''Giant Clam Sanctuary''' — Established by a non-government organization called Kabila Giant Clam Conservation and Ocean Nursery, this area is home to various species of corals and giant clams. Currently, 7 out of 9 species of giant clams can be found in the sanctuary.<ref>[https://www.taraletsanywhere.com/giant-clam-sanctuary-camiguin/ "Giant Clam Sanctuary in Camiguin"] - Tara Lets Anywhere</ref>