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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:44:33 GMT 8, The Libtong Hot Springs has a selection of pools of hot water at differing temperatures, but mostly much too hot to touch!
The Libtong Hot Springs has a selection of pools of hot water at differing temperatures, but mostly much too hot to touch!
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:49:15 GMT 8, A great example of how the rocks at the Libtong Hot Springs have been exposed to serious volcanic heat and pressure over the years, meaning they are cracking in layers.
A great example of how the rocks at the Libtong Hot Springs have been exposed to serious volcanic heat and pressure over the years, meaning they are cracking in layers.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:13:11 GMT 8, Libtong Hot Springs is like a crusty layer with pools of hot water and gasses trapped underneath, so it can be a dangerous place to visit. Here is an example of a steaming gas vent coming out of a hole in the rocks.
Libtong Hot Springs is like a crusty layer with pools of hot water and gasses trapped underneath, so it can be a dangerous place to visit. Here is an example of a steaming gas vent coming out of a hole in the rocks.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:15:46 GMT 8, Another example of the hot pools on spring water at Libtong Hot Springs located near Libtong Daku Barangay in Naval Municipality in Biliran Province.
Another example of the hot pools on spring water at Libtong Hot Springs located near Libtong Daku Barangay in Naval Municipality in Biliran Province.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:31:12 GMT 8, I would recommend taking a local guide if you plan on visiting Libtong Hot Springs, as the crust can be thin in some areas with boiling hot water below, so best to be guided by people who know and understand the risks and what areas a safe to walk on.
I would recommend taking a local guide if you plan on visiting Libtong Hot Springs, as the crust can be thin in some areas with boiling hot water below, so best to be guided by people who know and understand the risks and what areas a safe to walk on.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:34:16 GMT 8, The Libtong Hot Springs has massive potential as a tourist attraction and has already been recognised by the Biliran Government as an area for future development.
The Libtong Hot Springs has massive potential as a tourist attraction and has already been recognised by the Biliran Government as an area for future development.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:44:51 GMT 8, The Rocks at Libtong Hot Springs are covered in sulphur from the vents and springs of hot water.
The Rocks at Libtong Hot Springs are covered in sulphur from the vents and springs of hot water.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:47:35 GMT 8, As you can see, the Libtong Hot Springs cover a large area probably about the size of a football pitch.
As you can see, the Libtong Hot Springs cover a large area probably about the size of a football pitch.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:49:05 GMT 8, A great photo of a very active pool of hot spring water at Libtong Hot Springs, Naval, Biliran Province.
A great photo of a very active pool of hot spring water at Libtong Hot Springs, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 20:22:27 GMT 8, Springs of hot and cold water run through the Libtong Hot Spring site, so it can be difficult to know what's hot and what's cold.
Springs of hot and cold water run through the Libtong Hot Spring site, so it can be difficult to know what's hot and what's cold.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jul 11, 2017 22:30:30 GMT 8, View looking up into the forests above Libtong and towards the famous Libtong Hot Springs.
View looking up into the forests above Libtong and towards the famous Libtong Hot Springs.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jul 11, 2017 23:46:36 GMT 8, View from the mountain side looking down onto the Libtong Hot Springs.
View from the mountain side looking down onto the Libtong Hot Springs.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jul 12, 2017 0:19:59 GMT 8, Views of the Libtong Hot Springs located on the mountains above Naval Town on the west coast of Biliran Island in the Philippines.
Views of the Libtong Hot Springs located on the mountains above Naval Town on the west coast of Biliran Island in the Philippines.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jul 12, 2017 0:29:10 GMT 8, The rocky road up the mountain to Libtong Hot Springs.
The rocky road up the mountain to Libtong Hot Springs.
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Libtong Hot Spring, by Biliran on Jul 12, 2017 0:38:30 GMT 8, Areas of forest being cleared near the Libtong Hot Springs.
Areas of forest being cleared near the Libtong Hot Springs.
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