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The Mayon Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, located on Luzon Island in the Philippines. In May 2026, it erupted again, prompting large-scale evacuations and the sealing of a 6 km Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Classified as a stratovolcano, Mayon is renowned for its near-perfect conical shape, formed by successive layers of lava, ash, and pyroclastic materials.
Geologically, it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate generates magma. Historically, Mayon has erupted over 50 times in the past 400 years. The 1814 eruption remains the deadliest, burying entire settlements like Cagsawa, while the 1993 eruption caused significant casualties due to pyroclastic flows. Frequent eruptions in the 21st century underline its persistent activity.
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Mayon Volcano, one of the world's most active stratovolcanoes, erupted in May 2026. Learn about its tectonic setting, hazards, and disaster management implications.
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