20 May, 2020

Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano postcard
Mayon Volcano 


POSTCARD DETAILS:
Unused
Single View
Size: 4"x5.5"



Mayon Volcano postcard


Publisher: Kruger
Distributor: National Book Store (NBS)
Cost: Php1.75
Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-003247
Serial Number: 8-00324


VOLCANO DETAILS:
Renowned for its "perfect cone" because of its symmetric conical shape.
Official Filipino Name: Liwasang Pangkalikasan ng Bulkang Mayon
Etymology: Named after the legendary princess-heroine Daragang Magayon (Beautiful Lady)
Type: Active Stratovolcano
Elevation: 2,463 m (8,081 ft)
First ascent: Scotsmen Paton & Stewart (1858)
Location: Albay (Bicol Region), Philippines


DECLARATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Tangible Immovable Cultural Property
Mayon Volcano National Park (July 20, 1938, by Proclamation no. 292)
Mayon Volcano Natural Park (November 21, 2000, by Proclamation No. 413)
Albay Biosphere Reserve (March 2016, UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves)
Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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