Origin of the Philippines

This theory concluded that the Philippines was a result of the eruptions of submarine volcanoes along the western side of the Pacific basin.

• Bottom of the Sea

• Lost Continent

• Vulcanism

• Land Bridges

This theory explains that the Philippines was formed by the movement of Earth's crust.

• Land Bridges

• Vulcanism

• Plate Tectonic Theory

• Bottom of the Sea

This theory explains that the Philippines was connected to the mainland Asia through land connectors.

• Lost Continent Theory

• Vulcanism

• Plate Tectonic Theory

• Land Bridges

Philippine islands were located directly above a fault in the earths crust. Powerful earthquakes pushed up the landmass from the ocean floor.

• Bottom of the Sea

• Vulcanism

• Lost Continent

• Land Bridges

Philippine islands are the remains of the what was once a continent during the prehistoric period. This continent submerged in water.

• Bottom of the Sea

• Vulcanism

• Lost Continent

• Land Bridges