Mayon Volcano is the Philippines' most active volcano and is considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetrical cone. It is a basaltic-andesitic volcano. The upper slopes of the volcano are steep averaging 35-40 degrees and are capped by a small summit crater. Its sides are layers of lava and other volcanic material. It is the main landmark of Albay Province. Renowned as the "Perfect Cone" because of its almost perfectly conical shape, Mayon is situated 15 kilometres northwest of Legazpi City. Mayon is a continuing nominee as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Please vote for it!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is the Philippines' most active volcano and is considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetrical cone. It is a basaltic-andesitic volcano. The upper slopes of the volcano are steep averaging 35-40 degrees and are capped by a small summit crater. Its sides are layers of lava and other volcanic material. It is the main landmark of Albay Province. Renowned as the "Perfect Cone" because of its almost perfectly conical shape, Mayon is situated 15 kilometres northwest of Legazpi City. Mayon is a continuing nominee as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Please vote for it!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
I hope it gets to be one of the new 7 wonders. It is stunning!
Post a Comment