Mayon Volcano

Called the ‘Perfect Cone’ by the locals, the Mayon Volcano is an icon of Philippine Tourism. Almost all Filipinos think of Mayon as beautiful, yet dangerous.

What is the Mayon Volcano?

Mayon Volcano is a stratovolcano (conical volcano) rising 2,462 meters above sea level. It is one of the most active volcanoes, having erupted about 50 times over four centuries, the most notable of which was the 1814 eruption which buried towns. The said eruption left the Cagsawa Belfry Tower in ruins, the figure of it now being a part of the typical Mayon Volcano posters.

Where can we find the Mayon Volcano?

The volcano is in the eastern part of the Philippines, in the Bicol Region. It is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire which faces the Pacific Ocean.

The known jurisdiction of the volcano goes to Daraga, Albay.

How did mother nature mold this wonder?

Along the eastern part of the country is a part of the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire. Magma and other hot materials inside earth found way to over the ground. The openings in the ground rose significantly because of the rising rock layers forced by water trapped by minerals and rocks. Mayon Volcano is known as the most active volcano in the Philippines. Its continuous eruptions formed the perfect cone. The rugged side of the mountains are layers of lava and other volcanic materials.