Lake Pinatubo is the summit crater lake of Mount Pinatubo formed after its climactic eruption on June 15, 1991. The lake is located in the Zambales Mountains, in Botolan, Zambales, near the boundaries of Pampanga and Tarlac provinces in the Philippines. It is about 90 km northwest of the capital city of Manila. While one paper by researchers from Japan su…
Lake Pinatubo is the summit crater lake of Mount Pinatubo formed after its climactic eruption on June 15, 1991. The lake is located in the Zambales Mountains, in Botolan, Zambales, near the boundaries of Pampanga and Tarlac provinces in the Philippines. It is about 90 km northwest of the capital city of Manila. While one paper by researchers from Japan suggested a depth of 600 m, more detailed research suggests that 95–115 m is more accurate.
Location: Mount Pinatubo, Botolan, Zambales, Luzon
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)
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