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Mayon

An exceptionally symmetrical cone built by repeated lava flows and explosive eruptions.

13.257°N123.685°E
Form
Stratovolcano
Elevation
2,462 m
Last known eruption
2026
GVP number
273030

Mayon’s celebrated form records persistence, not simplicity. Pyroclastic flows, lahars, lava, and ash have repeatedly affected communities around its base.

Tectonic setting

Bicol volcanic arc associated with westward subduction along the Philippine Trench system.

Membership note

Included in the current Smithsonian PROF regional definition.

Cagsawa eruption

A destructive explosive eruption remembered through deposits and surviving structures.

year precision

This is a curated profile excerpt, not the complete eruption catalog. Historical year, month, and day fields remain nullable in the analytical database.

Claim-level values in this profile resolve to the source below. Dataset membership and narrative interpretation are stored separately.

Fixture version5.3.6 fixtureConfidenceauthoritativeFixture refreshedJuly 15, 2026