Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Mayon Volcano

                  MAYON VOLCANO
        The Cone for All Seasons
  Rain or shine, come and see   Mayon Volcano, The World's Perfect Cone! Local and foreign tourists choose to spend vacation in Legaspi City to view the majestic volcano situated at the center of the towns of Camalig, Daraga, Malilipot, Ligao,,Rapurapo, Guinobatan,Legaspi City,Malilipot and Polangui.
 PHYSICAL FEATURES
Elevation:  2.46 km          
Base Diameter:  20 km
Base Circumference:  62.8 km (reckoned from 10-km radius) encompassing the towns of Camalig, Malilipot and Sto. Domingo                   
Area:  314.1 km2 (estimated from 62.8 km base circumference)
Type of Volcano:  Stratovolcano                         
Adjacent Volcanic Edifice:  Mt. Malinao, Lignon Hill and Balong Gloria Hill