Municipality of Cuenca
hazard mapping
Lance Derick H. De Villa
S11-05
2023
Cuenca, Batangas
Cuenca is a municipality located in the
province of Batangas, in the Calabarzon
region of the Philippines.
The geology of the area is dominated by
volcanic rock layers, with some sedimentary
rock layers in between.
The volcanic rocks are mostly composed of
basalt and andesite.
The sedimentary rock layers are mostly
composed of sandstone, limestone, and
shale.
There is evidence of tectonic activity in the
form of faults and folds in the rock layers.
The area is prone to earthquakes, landslides,
volcanic eruption, and ashfall.
Causes of Erosion and landslide:
Weathering of rocks
possible events that
could happen:
Earthquake
Heavy Rainfall
Volcanic Activities
Deforestation
Since Cuenca is found at the foot of Mount
Maculot, the municipality is prone to landslides.
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Changes in sea level
Geological uplift and subsidence
Coastal erosion
Mineralization and sedimentation
Human Activities
Landslide at Mt. Makulot
Mount Maculot
Municipality of Cuenca
hazard mapping
Landslide area
Emergency Kit:
Bag
Pocket Money
Radio
Flashlight
Batteries
Clothes
First Aid Kit
Whistle
Important
Documents
Food.
remember:
Watch The News
Always Be Prepared
Prepare Emergency Kit
Create a DRM plan
Stay Alert
Ashfall
Importance of hazard map
This map is intended to be used
to educate people about natural
hazards and to provide guidance
for community disaster
prevention and emergency
response plans.
Photo credit: Sincioco (2020)
References:
AmRedCross. (2020, July 24). How to build an emergency
preparedness kit. YouTube. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKN7Ewht1DQ&t=9s
Fink, J. (2020, January 13). Photos of Philippines volcano
eruption show 'state of calamity'. Newsweek. Retrieved
January 20, 2023, from https://www.newsweek.com/taalvolcano-photos-philippines-eruption-ash-1481846
Landslide at Mt. Makulot. Mapio.net. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2023,
from https://mapio.net/pic/p-28023960/
Publisher. (2012, August 5). Cuenca, Batangas town profile – geography,
topography, climate, soil type, slope, population rate, and income class
information. WOWBatangas.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from
http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/cuenca/cuencabatangas-town-profile-geography-topography-climate-soil-typeslope-population-rate-and-income-class-information/