Investigation of the Magnetic Hill Phenomenon on Mount Makiling

Authors

  • Marvin U. Herrera Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Nesse Grace T. Uriarte Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Maricon R. Amada Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Emmanuel A. Florido Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • C. U. Collado, Jr. Institute of Agricultural Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

Initial tests showed that there is no gravitational and magnetic field anomaly along the magnetic hill road on Mount Makiling, Laguna. Using a dumpy level set-up, the elevation map of the road was determined. Based on the map, the road has a downward slope in the direction from Jamboree to PCARRD, contrary to the popular uphill perception. The magnetic hill was also observed from different angles and pictures were taken. The observed phenomena is attributed to an optical illusion.

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2001-10-24

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2001: Proceedings of the 19th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Philippine Physics Congress

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Measurement

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“Investigation of the Magnetic Hill Phenomenon on Mount Makiling”, Proc. SPP, vol. 19, no. 1, p. SPP-2001-PP-03, Oct. 2001, Accessed: Mar. 29, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2001-PP-03