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MAYON VOLCANO

Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon


and Mayon Volcano, is an active
stratovolcano in the province of
Albay in Bicol, Philippines. A popular
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
tourist spot, it is renowned for its A volcanic eruption is when lava and
gas are released from a volcano—
"perfect cone" because of its sometimes explosively. The most
symmetric conical shape, and is dangerous type of eruption is called a
regarded as very sacred in Philippine 'glowing avalanche' which is when
freshly erupted magma flows down the
mythology. sides of a volcano.

BEFORE
Always monitor the DURING AFTER
volcano updates and
Follow evacuation orders Leave the evacuation area
watch out for advisories
from local authorities. only when authorities say
and warnings.
Evacuate early. it is safe.
know the location of the
Avoid driving in heavy ash scrape the accumulated
evacuation site and the
fall. ash in roofs to prevent
fastest and safest way to
Use gogggles and dust to collapse.
go there.
protect your eyes and wear mask when cleaning
Prepare your family go
inhaling ash. shake loose ash from plant
bag containing items
stay out of volcano areas before watering.
needed for survival.

What to do before,during and


after volcanic eruption

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