Mayon Volcano
The Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active volcano in the province of Albay, on Luzon island in the Philippines. It is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is one the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the Philippines.[1] Mount Mayon is 2,642 metres (8,668 ft) high, and it is famous for its "perfect cone" shape, which attracts tourists. In 1938 the mountain was declared a national park. It was reclassified and renamed as Mayon Volcano Natural Park in the year 2000.[2] The name Mayon is from the Bicol word magayon meaning beautiful.[1]
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Mayon is shared by eight cities and municipalities of Albay province.
An old photograph of the Cagsawa ruins with the façade still standing. The church was largely destroyed during the 1814 eruption of Mayon. Only the bell tower exists today, the façade having been demolished in the 1960's or 1970's due to structural integrity concerns.
Mount Mayon erupting on July 21, 1928
The eruption on September 23, 1984
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Mayon with ash explosion at dawn on December 18, 2009
Mayon erupting on December 29, 2009
Map showing major volcanoes of the Philippines
Mount Mayon, Legazpi, Albay
Mount Mayon erupting in the early morning of January 23, 2018
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greg Bloom, Philippines (Footscray, Vic.; London: Lonely Planet, 2009), p. 198
- ↑ "Protected Areas in Region 5" Archived 2013-12-19 at the Wayback Machine. Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved on 2011-10-15.
