| The Mayon Volcano is the most active volcano in the | | | | field and a coconut plantations with different tomato |
| Philippines and known for its perfect cone. The height | | | | plants and other vegetables as well. Most of the |
| is 8000 feet (more than 2400 meters). It is located in | | | | people 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 erupted | | | | they tend not to leave the place because farmers get |
| more than 40 times already. Since Mayon is the most | | | | free fertilizers for their plants to grow fast. Remember, |
| active volcano in the Philippines, its eruptions caused | | | | the best made coffee is grown on volcanic soil. |
| calamity. In 1814, the most violent eruption caused two | | | | In Leagspi City, Daraga area, there is an old church |
| nearby towns buried because of the volcanic | | | | located on top of a hill and a panoramic view of the |
| mudflows. Since then, the scientists at the Philippine | | | | Mayon volcano. Also, there is the ruins of Kagsawa, |
| Institute of Volcanology and Seismology constantly | | | | sunken church which caused by the eruption of the |
| monitor Mayon for signs of new activity. The eruption | | | | Volcano. Another tourist spot near the area is the Hot |
| in 1993 was unexpected. It lasted only 30 minutes but it | | | | Springs of Tiwi |
| generated flows that killed 68 people and lead 60,000 | | | | The 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 live | | | | local people and foreigners with cameras visit the |
| near the volcano, they still built their houses nearby. At | | | | place. They want to see the finest beauty of the |
| the lower portion of the volcano, you will see a rice | | | | Volcano. |