First Recorded Eruption of Mayon Volcano
- When
- 1616
- Where
- Mayon Volcano
- Episodes
- 1
The first recorded eruption of Mayon Volcano occurred in 1616, establishing the start of its documented historical activity. Mayon is an active stratovolcano in Albay, Philippines, and is currently the most active volcano in the nation.
Episodes
Background and detail
Volcanic Context. Mayon is an active stratovolcano located in the province of Albay in the Bicol region of the Philippines. It is recognized as the most active volcano in the country, with its activity regularly monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Historical Record. Historical observations account for the first eruption of Mayon in 1616. This event marks the beginning of the documented record of the volcano's activity, which has since included over 52 eruptions in the past 500 years.
People involved
- Mayon Volcano · Active stratovolcano
- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology · Monitoring agency
Sources
- Mayon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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