Mayon
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Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines. A popular tourist destination, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" owin
Mayon Volcano as seen from Daraga, Albay
An old photograph of the Cagsawa ruins in February 1 1814 with the façade still standing. The church was largely destroyed during the 1814 eruption of Mayon. Only the bell tower exists today, the façade having been demolished in the 1960's or 1970's due to structural integrity concerns.
Mount Mayon erupting on July 21, 1928
The eruption on September 23, 1984
Volcanic eruption
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A volcanic eruption occurs when material is expelled from a volcanic vent or fissure. Several types of volcanic eruptions have been distinguished by volcanologists. These are often named after famous
Some of the eruptive structures formed during volcanic activity (counterclockwise): a Plinian eruption column, Hawaiian pahoehoe flows, and a lava arc from a Strombolian eruption
Ropey pahoehoe lava from Kilauea, Hawaiʻi
An example of the lava arcs formed during Strombolian activity. This image is of Stromboli itself.
Tavurvur in Papua New Guinea erupting