GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Mayon Volcano

Mayon rises above the Bicol region of southeastern Luzon near Legazpi and Albay Gulf. Its conspicuous cone links volcanic landforms with settlements and drainage valleys around its base.

Fast Facts

  • Mayon lies southeast of both Pinatubo and Taal on Luzon.
  • Its slopes channel lava, pyroclastic material and rain-mobilised sediment into surrounding valleys.
  • Legazpi and Albay Gulf provide coastal anchors southeast of the cone.
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