The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines

The Mayon Volcano is the most active volcano in thefield and a coconut plantations with different tomato
Philippines and known for its perfect cone. The heightplants and other vegetables as well. Most of the
is 8000 feet (more than 2400 meters). It is located inpeople living near are farmers and their families. The
the Bicol Region, the province of Legaspi City.volcanic soil is fertile. Since farming is their way of living,
The eruptions begin in 1616 as recorded and eruptedthey tend not to leave the place because farmers get
more than 40 times already. Since Mayon is the mostfree fertilizers for their plants to grow fast. Remember,
active volcano in the Philippines, its eruptions causedthe best made coffee is grown on volcanic soil.
calamity. In 1814, the most violent eruption caused twoIn Leagspi City, Daraga area, there is an old church
nearby towns buried because of the volcaniclocated on top of a hill and a panoramic view of the
mudflows. Since then, the scientists at the PhilippineMayon volcano. Also, there is the ruins of Kagsawa,
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology constantlysunken church which caused by the eruption of the
monitor Mayon for signs of new activity. The eruptionVolcano. Another tourist spot near the area is the Hot
in 1993 was unexpected. It lasted only 30 minutes but itSprings of Tiwi
generated flows that killed 68 people and lead 60,000The active Mayon Volcano is one of the Seven
others to the evacuation center.Wonders because of its Perfect Cone Shape. Many
Even though, it is dangerous for the villagers to livelocal people and foreigners with cameras visit the
near the volcano, they still built their houses nearby. Atplace. They want to see the finest beauty of the
the lower portion of the volcano, you will see a riceVolcano.