Volcano Pt. 1 - Research
How are volcanoes formed?
A volcano is formed when magma from the Earth's mantle makes its way to the Earth's surface. As it erupts the magma comes in contact with water. This causes the liquids to harden and build up. This is why volcanoes commonly have the mountain/pointed shape.
Where is the Mayon volcano?
The Mayon Volcano is located in the Albay province on the large Island of Luzon in the Philippines. The Mayon is an active volcano and is one of 53 active volcanoes in the Philippines with 25 (including Mount Mayon) of them belonging on the Island of Luzon. The Philippines has plenty of volcanoes due to the fact that they're right on the border of the infamous ring of fire.
The Mayon Volcano is located in the Albay province on the large Island of Luzon in the Philippines. The Mayon is an active volcano and is one of 53 active volcanoes in the Philippines with 25 (including Mount Mayon) of them belonging on the Island of Luzon. The Philippines has plenty of volcanoes due to the fact that they're right on the border of the infamous ring of fire.
When did it last erupt?
Mount Mayon last erupted in late January 2018 when it began to slowly spew out small-medium amounts of lava and produce large clouds of ash. This lasted for two weeks, during the time the city was evacuated while power and water were cut off from the danger zones. This was to ensure no one would try and return while the volcano bubbled. Scientists were unsure how this slow vomiting of magma would end. There were two options, 1) Mount Mayon will continue to let off pressure and continue vomiting for a few more weeks, or 2) Mount Mayon will have a violent eruption. At the moment I can't find anything major that happened except for some more eruptions and pyroclastic flows but nothing significantly dangerous. However, Mount Mayon has continued to produce a steady stream of ash clouds.
Lol never mind it did eventually erupt but I don't think it was drastic? Like, I don't think anyone died? Also, fun fact, people kept sneaking back into the village because of there being a popular cockfight in town? When you've gotta evacuate town but you've placed your bets on your neighbor's rooster.
Damage caused by Mount Mayon
Mount Mayon last erupted in late January 2018 when it began to slowly spew out small-medium amounts of lava and produce large clouds of ash. This lasted for two weeks, during the time the city was evacuated while power and water were cut off from the danger zones. This was to ensure no one would try and return while the volcano bubbled. Scientists were unsure how this slow vomiting of magma would end. There were two options, 1) Mount Mayon will continue to let off pressure and continue vomiting for a few more weeks, or 2) Mount Mayon will have a violent eruption. At the moment I can't find anything major that happened except for some more eruptions and pyroclastic flows but nothing significantly dangerous. However, Mount Mayon has continued to produce a steady stream of ash clouds.
Lol never mind it did eventually erupt but I don't think it was drastic? Like, I don't think anyone died? Also, fun fact, people kept sneaking back into the village because of there being a popular cockfight in town? When you've gotta evacuate town but you've placed your bets on your neighbor's rooster.
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| Photo of a steady stream of lave making it's way downtown the side of Mount Mayon. |
- An unexpected eruption in 2013 killed five climbers while also injuring seven.
- In 1814 there was a devastating explosion which killed 1,200 people
- The 2018 eruption damage thousands of farmer's crops and land. It also caused a spike in vegetable and fruit sales.
- Mudflows caused by Mount Mayon has also damaged roads.
- Mount Mayon eruptions usually affect agriculture the most.
Formation
Mount Mayon is known for its clean, symmetrical formation. This formation is caused by the fact that Mount Mayon erupts so often. Because it erupts often, it has no time to deteriorate in shape, hence keeping a satisfying symmetrical form.
Myth/Story
It's believed that Mount Mayon was formed due to the death of two lovers. The Daughter of Chief Makusog, Magayon, had hundreds of suitors due to her beauty and kindness. One of her suitors was Pagtuga who, in an effort to win Magayon's favor, would send her all kinds of gifts. This effort, however, did nothing to win her favor.
One time when Magayon was bathing she slipped on the rocks and fell in the water, as she didn't know how to swim, she screamed for help. Luckily, a man named Pangaronon was passing by and was able to save her. This began a good relationship between the two which ended up with the two being engaged. Once Pagtuga heard of this marriage, he kidnapped Makusog, Magayon's father, and threatened to kill him if Magayon did not marry him. She agreed to marry Pagtuga in order to save her father but in an effort to save his love, Pangaronon showed up to the wedding and had a battle with Pagtuga. Pangaronon struck Pagtuga, killing him. As Pangaronon and Magayon embraced a poisoned arrow struck Magayon. While Pangaronon was kneeling over his dying love, one of Pagtuga's soldiers stabbed him.
As years passed by, Mount Mayon began to form where the two lovers died. It's believed that when the volcano is rumbling and might erupt, Magayon is being bothered by Pagtuga. When the volcano is calm, she is being held by Pangaronon. It is thought that Pangaronon is kissing Magayon when the clouds meet at the top of the volcano.
In January 2018, a photo was taken that showed how the formation of the clouds resembled that of Pangaronon and Magayon embracing each other. Even though this is really cool, it also meant that the volcano could erupt due to the size of the clouds. This was proved true as this is the same eruption I was talking about earlier.
Myth/Story
It's believed that Mount Mayon was formed due to the death of two lovers. The Daughter of Chief Makusog, Magayon, had hundreds of suitors due to her beauty and kindness. One of her suitors was Pagtuga who, in an effort to win Magayon's favor, would send her all kinds of gifts. This effort, however, did nothing to win her favor.
One time when Magayon was bathing she slipped on the rocks and fell in the water, as she didn't know how to swim, she screamed for help. Luckily, a man named Pangaronon was passing by and was able to save her. This began a good relationship between the two which ended up with the two being engaged. Once Pagtuga heard of this marriage, he kidnapped Makusog, Magayon's father, and threatened to kill him if Magayon did not marry him. She agreed to marry Pagtuga in order to save her father but in an effort to save his love, Pangaronon showed up to the wedding and had a battle with Pagtuga. Pangaronon struck Pagtuga, killing him. As Pangaronon and Magayon embraced a poisoned arrow struck Magayon. While Pangaronon was kneeling over his dying love, one of Pagtuga's soldiers stabbed him.
As years passed by, Mount Mayon began to form where the two lovers died. It's believed that when the volcano is rumbling and might erupt, Magayon is being bothered by Pagtuga. When the volcano is calm, she is being held by Pangaronon. It is thought that Pangaronon is kissing Magayon when the clouds meet at the top of the volcano.
In January 2018, a photo was taken that showed how the formation of the clouds resembled that of Pangaronon and Magayon embracing each other. Even though this is really cool, it also meant that the volcano could erupt due to the size of the clouds. This was proved true as this is the same eruption I was talking about earlier.
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| Photo taken by Ciriaco Santiago III |
Volcano Pt.2 - Construction + Explosion
When it came to creating a volcano to construct and explode, we decided on Jessica's volcano (which you can find here). We had to days to construct a volcano which we would later paint. The aim was to create a volcano that looked similar to the volcano chosen, for us that would be Mount Vesuvius. We would then pour an elephant's toothpaste mixture into the bottle and hope that it would explode.
Equipment + Ingredients
- 4 spatulas of potassium iodide
- 20mL of water in a beaker
- Dishwashing liquid
- Food coloring (optional)
- 20mL of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide. NOTE - Because Hydrogen Peroxide is incredibly dangerous, please use gloves while handling it and pay attention to what you're doing.
Method
- Pour the hydrogen peroxide into the mouth of the bottle in your volcano.
- Add a squirt of dishwashing liquid and, if you so please, a few drops of food coloring. NOTE - The more dishwashing liquid you add the more bubbly the mixture will become.
- In a beaker combine the potassium iodide and water. Mix until potassium iodide has completely dissolved. NOTE - Keep this mixture away from the mixture in the volcano. They react fairly quickly and cause quite a mess
- It's suggested you do this outside as this mixture is quite dangerous if you're physically exposed to it (i.e, on your clothes, hands, etc). Pour the potassium peroxide mixture into your volcano and stand back. It may take a while for it to explode.
We decided to add glitter to our volcano and it was definitely worth it. It looked really cool.
Before After
We added too much dishwashing liquid which caused it to come out more as a blob.
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