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Geology

^Geology

^{It has a common geologic feature with Leyte province with four (4) broad lithologic classification namely: a schist body, and igneous complex with serpentinized faceis of probable Cretaceous to Oligocene age, the sedimentary sequence equivalent to that of Samar Island during early Miocene to Pleistocene epochs and quaternary volcanic.}

^{Its rock units are classified into three: the Miocene & Older Systems, the Plio-Pleistocene Series and Recent Deposits (Halocene Series).}

^{It is located within the Philippine Rift Zone. The major fault lines traverse the municipalities of Sogod, Libagon, St. Bernard and San Juan to Panaon Island. Based on MGB Region 8 data, these areas experienced strong earthquake in 1907, 1948 (M=6.9) and on July 5, 1984 (M=6.4).}

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