Mayon volcano
Definition
Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano located in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region, Philippines.
Renowned for its near-perfect symmetrical cone shape rising to 2,463 meters, it is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines and a popular tourist destination.
The volcano has a history of eruptions dating back to 1616, with recent activity including pyroclastic flows and ash emissions.
Examples
The Mayon volcano's perfect cone makes it look like nature's attempt at a geometry exam ace.
Tourists flock to the Mayon volcano, armed with cameras and a questionable grasp of 'safe distance'.
When the Mayon volcano rumbles, locals know it's time to stock up on umbrellas – ash-flavored ones.
Hiking near the Mayon volcano is thrilling, until you realize the trail signs were written by the lava flows themselves.