Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

MAYON VOLCANO A PERFECT CONE

owering over the lush fields and sprawling communities of southeastern Luzon, Philippines, Mayon Volcano rumbles with activity. The volcano is one of the most active in the world and has erupted more than 60 times since 1616. These eruptions have created a rich ecosystem and resilient people. But that’s only part of what makes this volcano so special. Mayon Volcano is the only volcano in the world that is in

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