Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Mayon Volcano in the Bicol Region, Philippines


Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay, in the Bicol Region, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Mayon rises 2,462 meters above sea level and is a most beautiful site. Renowned as the "Perfect Cone" because of its almost perfectly conical shape. One of the world's most perfect volcanic cones, it has a base 80 mi (130 km) in circumference and rises to 8,077 ft (2,462 m). It is popular with climbers and campers and is the centre of Mayon Volcano National Park

It must be one of the most beautiful volcanic cones anywhere in the world and is visible for miles around in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. it also is considered one of the world's most perfect cones.

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