Mayon

American

[mah-yawn] / mɑˈjɔn /

noun

an active volcano in the Philippines, on SE Luzon Island. 7,926 feet (2,415 meters).

Mayon British

/ mɑːˈjɔːn /

noun

a volcano in the Philippines, on SE Luzon: Height: 2421 m (7943 ft)

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The rains also triggered volcanic mudslides or lahar in villages surrounding Mount Mayon, an active volcano in Bicol.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024

“Elizabeth had the ‘X factor’ that is an important part of being a performer,” Mayon Weeks, who inducted MacRae into the Hall of Fame, told CityView.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024

Yonatan Ler holds his son Nave’s hand while his other son, Mayon, follows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2024

State scientists flagged increased activity on Mayon in early June, after they observed more frequent earthquakes and rockfalls from the crater.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023

Of these there are three of importance in the southern region of Luzon—Taal, Bulusan and Mayon or Albay.

From The San Francisco calamity by earthquake and fire by Charles Morris

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